Streamlining and digitising old systems is usually a good thing, but can cause problems if proper care isn't taken.
That's what the Law Society is warning of when it comes to the Powers of Attorney Act. There is concern that vulnerable people and those without internet access could be left behind.
Elderly people, who will be the main users of the new system, may also be more susceptible to abuse, so a paper route is being recommended along with the new digital one: https://bit.ly/46DMTuf
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