SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Lasting powers of attorney: formalities

Part 2Registration

Evidence of registration

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1

A document purporting to be an office copy of an instrument registered under this Schedule is, in any part of the United Kingdom, evidence of—

a

the contents of the instrument, and

b

the fact that it has been registered.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) is without prejudice to—

a

section 3 of the Powers of Attorney Act 1971 (c. 27) (proof by certified copy), and

b

any other method of proof authorised by law.