Earlier this month, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that Scottish Powers of Attorney registered with the Office of the Public Guardian in Scotland are, and remain, valid in England. The Ministry also determined that there is no need for legislation to be introduced to that effect. Powers of Attorney can authorise attorneys nominated by the granter (of the Power of Attiorney) to make decisions and act on the granter’s behalf in the event the granter loses the capacity to safeguard their own affairs.