Court of Protection Practice 2015

Gordon Ashton OBE Retired District Judge and Nominated Judge of the Court of Protection

Text - based on Mental Capacity: Law and Practice (Jordans), which provides an entry point into the book Legislation - all relevant primary and secondary legislation appropriately annotated including: - Mental Capacity Act 2005 (as amended) - Court of Protection Rules 2007 - Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Public Guardian Regulations 2007 - Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Transfer of Proceedings) Order 2007 - Practice Directions - Codes of Practice Procedural Guides - outlining the steps for making various court applications including: - Application to register an enduring power of attorney - Application to register a lasting power of attorney - Application for appointment of a deputy relating to property and financial affairs - Application relating to personal welfare matters - Proceedings in the High Court or a County Court involving a protected party - Resolving doubt about capacity under CPR 1998 Forms with Guidance Notes - covering the Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney Precedent Orders - drafts that practitioners are encouraged to submit to the Court during case management First Instance Case Summaries - summarising how the law is being interpreted and indicating areas of difficulty International Dimension - information regarding relevant procedures etc in other countries Other Materials Useful Information - websites, address details etc