Court of Protection: Vulnerable Adults
Commons · Question 122547 · Tabled 20 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the he is taking to help ensure transparency in Court of Protection proceedings while safeguarding the privacy of vulnerable individuals.
Answer
Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 26 Mar 2026
We do not hold data on the average costs incurred by individuals subject to professional deputy orders.The Court of Protection sets strict rules about what deputies can charge, which are governed by specific practice directions and rules. Practice Directi...