The Court was established under Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has the same powers, rights, privileges and authority in relation to mental capacity matters as the High Court. The Court of Protection has the power to make decisions in relation to property and affairs, health care and personal welfare of adults (and children) who lack capacity.

The Court also has the power to; appoint Deputies to manage the affairs of persons who do not have the mental capacity to make the relevant decisions, make Statutory Wills and remove Attorneys/Deputies who are not acting in the best interest of the person who lacks capacity.

The Court of Protection protects the rights of some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We have extensive experience and understanding of the Court’s rules, procedures and associated Codes of Practice, enabling us to provide advice on all Court of Protection matters.