Court of Protection guidance

The Court of Protection is a specialist court for all issues relating to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions. The Court makes decisions and appoints deputies to make decisions in the best interests of those who lack capacity to do so.

Information on the work of the court including:

  • Its powers
  • Fees
  • Making applications
  • Appointing deputies
  • Reaching a decision

The work of the Court is governed by the Court of Protection Rules and Practice Directions