# The Court of Protection Rules 2017, Rule 23.2: Interpretation


(1) Unless otherwise provided in a practice direction made under rule 23.1(2), and subject to paragraph (2), an expression which appears both in this Part and in Schedule 3 to the Act is to be construed in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Act, including, where required by paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 3, construing it in accordance with the Convention.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 13(6) of Schedule 3 to the Act, “lasting power” does not include—
(a) a lasting power of attorney within the meaning of section 9 of the Act; or
(b) an enduring power of attorney within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Act.
(3) In this Part, “Schedule 3 application” means an application made under this Part (whether or not additional declarations or orders under sections 15 and 16 of the Act are sought as part of such application).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1035/part/23/rule/23.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2017/part-23/rule-23.2
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