Public Guardianship Fees and Mental Capacity Update
Department for Constitutional Affairs Press Release
30 April 2007
Government response to the public's views on proposed fees for the new Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian was published today.
There were 65 responses to the consultation paper, Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian Fees. The response sets out the fees proposed for a range of improved services and safeguards, including £150 for registering the new key measure of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Other fees include charges for registering an Enduring Power of Attorney, making an application to the court and for an oral hearing by the court, and for the setting up and supervision of court-appointed deputies.
Government issues key guidance on the Mental Capacity Act
23 April 2007 13:12
Department for Constitutional Affairs Press Release
The Code of Practice for people making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack mental capacity was published by the Government today.
Constitutional Affairs Minister Cathy Ashton said the Code was an important milestone in the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act.
The Code, which sets out best practice for professionals, family carers and other groups, will be an essential guide to help people make decisions that are in the best interests of some of the most vulnerable people in society. The Code, part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, covers an extensive range of different decisions that might need to be taken. Professionals and other paid carers are expected to have regard to the Code when working with someone who lacks capacity.