An application by the Public Guardian to revoke a lasting power of attorney for property and affairs on the basis that they had used their powers carelessly and irresponsibly under section 22 (4) (b) and section 22 (3) (b) and (4) Mental Capacity Act 2005 .
The court considered section 42 of The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and also chapter 7 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice particularly paragraph 7.58 concerning LPA’s. The court specifically considered what the code had to say about fiduciary duty, duty to keep accounts, and the duty to keep the Donor’s money and property separate. Appeal by the Official Solicitor from a decision by the President in respect of a costs order made applying rules 159 COPA 2007.
Whether such an order was proportionate given the stance taken by Associated Newspapers. The costs order made by the President awarded costs to be paid by Associated Newspapers as to 30% of G’s costs and 30% of London Borough of Redbridge. Who can be joined as a party to proceedings in the Court of Protection - costs implications. The public importance of the media. |
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