Chancery Lane updates practice note on accredited legal representatives in Court of Protection
The Law Society has issued an updated version of its practice note on the role of an accredited legal representative (ALR) in the Court of Protection.
The practice note covers:
- Introduction
- The right to legal advice and representation before the CoP
- When should an ALR be appointed?
- Communication with P
- The obligations of an ALR
- Representing P and ensuring P’s effective participation
- Your duties towards your client
- Funding of P’s legal costs
- Good practice in the CoP
- Applications under section 21A Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Other legal issues
- An ALR remaining instructed by a litigation friend
- More information
The Law Society has stressed that the practice note is its view of good practice in this area, and is not legal advice.