Question follow-through · 99566

Powers of Attorney

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to prevent financial abuse through the misuse of lasting power of attorney.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
12 Dec 2025
Target answer date
16 Dec 2025
Answer
19 Dec 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 12 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to prevent financial abuse through the misuse of lasting power of attorney.

  2. 16 Dec 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    When the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) registers a lasting power of attorney (LPA), it provides attorneys with access to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and supporting guidance which includes information on their legal duties and responsibi...

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