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New guidance for deputies in response to ACC judgment

All court appointed deputies must comply with new guidance in response to ACC judgment and Others by 1 April 2021

From:
Office of the Public Guardian
Published
22 January 2021
Last updated
22 January 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

ACC and Others: Guidance for property and financial affairs deputies (web version)

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ACC and Others: Guidance for property and financial affairs deputies (print version)

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Details

A judgment has been issued by the Court of Protection that addresses a number of issues which affects how court appointed deputies should act.

The judgment provides:

  • guidance for deputies who are conducting contentious litigation
  • clarity for deputies when managing potential conflicts of interest, especially when a deputy wishes to provide additional services which are to be delivered by someone from within their own business

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has produced new guidance in response to this judgment. To find out the actions required for existing and prospective deputies please read the guidance attached. Or get in touch with your Supervision Caseworker if you have a query in relation to this.

Published 22 January 2021
Last updated 22 January 2021 + show all updates

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