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The Court of Protection has historically adopted a cautious approach when dealing with the appointment of a personal welfare deputy. It has never been common practice for a welfare deputy to be appoin...

The law around lawfully depriving an individual of their liberty in order to keep them safe and/or to meet their care needs, is complex and is often an issue to be addressed by those involved in P’s...

The short answer; highly unlikely. Unless the defendant can show they have ‘sufficient interest’ in ascertaining the ‘best interests’ of an incapacitated Claimant, which is separate to that of...