Explanatory Notes

Mental Capacity Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 9

7 April 2005

Summary and Background

The Act

Part 2: The Court of Protection and the Public Guardian

8.Part 2 establishes a new superior court of record, to be known as the Court of Protection, and provides for its judges and procedures. It also establishes a new statutory official, the Public Guardian, to support the work of the court. Provision is also made for Court of Protection Visitors.