House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government response to consultation on modernising lasting powers of attorney
19 May 2022 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Tom Pursglove Con Corby
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Key points
- Government response to consultation on modernising lasting powers of attorney
- Proposals include digitalisation and other measures to improve LPAs
- Changes aim to enhance security against fraud while maintaining accessibility for all users
Issue summary
The statement addresses the modernisation of lasting powers of attorney (LPA) in response to a government consultation.
Action requested
I am laying before Parliament the government's response to the consultation, which outlines proposals for improving LPAs through digitalisation and other measures. These changes aim to enhance security against fraud while maintaining accessibility for all users.
Key facts
- The LPA was introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in 2007.
- The consultation received 313 responses.
- A paper channel will remain available alongside digitalisation.
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