Court of Protection | Practical Law

Court of Protection | Practical Law

Court of Protection

Court of Protection

Practical Law UK Glossary 0-107-6008 (Approx. 8 pages)

Glossary

Court of Protection

An office of the High Court, with power to make decisions in relation to the property and affairs, health care and personal welfare of adults (and children in a few cases) who lack capacity. The court also has the power to make declarations about whether someone has capacity to make a particular decision. The court has the same powers, rights, privileges and authority in relation to mental capacity matters as the High Court.
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