Article 4 Amendments to Court of Protection Rules 2001

In rule 24(1B), after “managing his property and affairs”, there shall be inserted “, or where an enduring power of attorney created by the patient has been registered, and the registration has not been cancelled”.

After rule 24(1B) there shall be inserted—

“(1BB)

Subject to paragraph (1C), paragraph (1A) shall not apply to a relevant application where the court is of the opinion that it is necessary to make an immediate order directing or authorising any person to do any act or carry out any transaction an behalf of a patient, and directs that notice to the patient may be dispensed with.”.