New law to clarify decision-making when people lack capacity
The Government is introducing legislation centred on human rights for people unable to make decisions, with consideration of an enduring power of attorney register.
New legislation will address decision-making arrangements for people lacking the capacity to make their own choices. The law will centre on protecting the human rights of those affected. The Government is also considering establishing a register of enduring powers of attorney.
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New law to clarify who makes decisions when you can’t
The new legislation will centre human rights of people lacking decision-making capacity as the Govt mulls a register of enduring powers of attorney