The Department of Justice has extended the consultation exercise for the proposed legislation regarding continuing powers of attorney.

The new deadline for the submission of views is April 28.

The existing enduring powers of attorney scheme allows a person to appoint attorneys to oversee their property and financial affairs in the event they become mentally incapacitated.

The proposed Continued Powers of Attorney Ordinance will extend the scheme's scope to cover decisions relating to a person's personal care.

The consultation paper was published on December 28.

Having considered requests made by different groups interested in the matter, the department decided to extend the consultation period to give the public more time to submit their views.

Click here for the paper.

Views can be sent by email.