XY, Re
The authority of welfare deputies is limited to the specific powers positively conferred by the deputyship order; decisions about internet and social media use are not included unless expressly stated. The Court of Protection retains the power to make best interests decisions even where a deputy has authority and is willing to act. It is not in XY's best interests to vary the deputyship order to include authority over internet and social media use at this time.
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- Deputyship authority
- Best interests decisions
- Internet and social media use
- Variation of deputyship orders
- Court of protection powers