who is the donor in power of attorney
Power of attorney A power of attorney (POA) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter. The person authorizing the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor (of the power). The one authorized to act is the agent[1] or, in some common law jurisdictions, the attorney-in-fact.
R v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex p Fire Brigades Union R v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Fire Brigades Union [1995] 2 AC 513[1] was a House of Lords case concerning the awarding of compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The case is considered significant in constitutional terms for its ruling on the extent of Ministerial prerogative powers.