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Powers of Attorney Act 2023
Summary
This Act updates the law about Powers of Attorney - documents that give someone permission to make decisions or handle money for you if you can't. It sets clearer rules to prevent fraud and protect people from being taken advantage of while making sure the system still works practically for families who need it.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger rules for Powers of Attorney - legal documents that let someone act on your behalf. It helps protect vulnerable people by making sure these documents are created properly and that the person acting for you doesn't abuse your trust or steal your money.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry the Act makes it too complicated or expensive to create a Power of Attorney when you might need one quickly. Others are concerned it gives too much power to authorities to question these documents, which could delay important decisions for sick or elderly people.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading9 Dec 2022
- Committee stage1 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading17 Mar 2023
Lords
- 1st reading20 Mar 2023
- 2nd reading16 Jun 2023
- 3rd reading14 Sept 2023
Royal Assent18 Sept 2023
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