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Definition in Statutory Guidance
of
Court of Protection
from
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice
The specialist court for all issues relating to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions.
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Definition in Statutory Guidance
of
Court of Protection
from
Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
The specialist Court for all issues relating to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions. The Court of Protection is established under section 45 of the Act.
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Definition
of
Court of Protection
from
NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook
The judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves.
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Definition
of
Court of Protection
from
Mental Capacity Ltd - Glossary of terms
Responsible for protecting individuals who are under the Mental Capacity Act. The CoP supervises those responsible for making decisions for anyone under the Act and can allocate a deputy to an individual if they are unable to assign a Lasting Power of Attorney.
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Further information
Plain English definition
of
Court of Protection
from
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
An English court that makes decisions about the property, finances, health and welfare of people who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. The court can appoint a 'deputy' to make ongoing decisions on behalf of someone who lacks capacity. It is also able to grant power of attorney.
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