# ALRs in COP. Law Society, 'Practice note: Accredited legal representatives in the Court of Protection' (4/9/23)

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-4-9-23/1865>\
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**Created:** [15 September 2023 22:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-4-9-23/1865 "2023-09-15T22:38:33Z")\
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— This practice note covers: "communicating with and taking instructions from your client; representing the subject of the proceedings (P) and ensuring P’s effective participation; your duties of confidentiality and disclosure; good practice in the Court of Protection; funding of P’s legal costs; applications under section 21A Mental Capacity Act 2005; other legal issues arising in the course of the case".

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law\_Society,\_%27Practice\_note:\_Accredited\_legal\_representatives\_in\_the\_Court\_of\_Protection%27\_(4/9/23)?id=150923-2224](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law_Society,_%27Practice_note:_Accredited_legal_representatives_in_the_Court_of_Protection%27_(4/9/23)?id=150923-2224)