Court of Protection

The Court of Protection in English law is a superior court of record created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It has jurisdiction over the property, financial affairs and personal welfare of people who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.

Court of Protection
Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Established1 October 2007 (1 October 2007)
JurisdictionEngland and Wales
LocationHigh Holborn, London Borough of Camden, London
Composition methodJudges nominated by Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales or President of the Court of Protection from members of the Judiciary of England and Wales (except magistrates)
Authorized byMental Capacity Act 2005
Appeals toCourt of Appeal and Supreme Court
Websitewww.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/court-of-protection
President of the Court of Protection
CurrentlySir Andrew McFarlane
Since27 July 2018 (27 July 2018)
Vice-President of the Court of Protection
CurrentlyMr Justice Hayden
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