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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is a government body responsible for overseeing the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney and supervising court-appointed deputies. The OPG helps ensure that attorneys and deputies act lawfully and in the best interests of individuals who lack mental capacity.
Legal Reference:
- The OPG was established under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It operates in England and Wales and is part of the Ministry of Justice. The OPG maintains the public register of LPAs and deputies, investigates concerns about misuse, and provides official forms and guidance for attorneys and donors.
Sources:
- Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_the_Public_Guardian_(England_and_Wales)
- Wikidata – https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7079406
- Knowledge Graph – https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/121xrmfy
- Gov.uk – https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-public-guardian
- Dbpedia – http://dbpedia.org/resource/Office_of_the_Public_Guardian_(England_and_Wales)
- Product Ontology – http://www.productontology.org/id/Office_of_the_Public_Guardian_(England_and_Wales)
