Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-00512 · Session 7

When the strengthened power of attorney system will be introduced.

Answered Asked by Miles Briggs Con Lodged 26 May 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government when the strengthened power of attorney system will be introduced.

The answer

Answered by Maree Todd on 8 Jun 2026 · 13 days after it was lodged, on time

We are committed to strengthening the Adults with Incapacity system in Scotland, including Powers of Attorney, with a specific focus on enhancing the rights and protections of people affected by incapacity law.We are working with an Expert Working Group to develop proposals for reform, with an Adults with Incapacity Amendment Bill expected to be introduced during the current parliamentary session.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-00512 by reference.