Mental Capacity Act 2005
2005 CHAPTER 9
Commentary on Sections
Part 2: the Court of Protection and the Public Guardian
The Public Guardian
Section 57: The Public Guardian
143.This section provides for a new public official, the Public Guardian, to be appointed by the Lord Chancellor. The Public Guardian will have staff and officers so that he can discharge his duties. The Lord Chancellor may also enter into contracts with other persons for the provision of officers, staff or services for the discharge of the Public Guardian’s functions.
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