The DoLS statistics for England for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 were published today (24 August 2023). They show that, despite … Read More ›
Author: Alex RK
As (for some at least) a summer break is starting to come to an end, I have recorded a version of a talk that I … Read More ›
In Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust v JM & Anor [2023] EWCOP 38, Hayden J has helpfully reminded us of the fact that a person … Read More ›
A Health and Social Care Trust v JU [2023] NIFam 12 provides an interesting take on the extent of positive obligations under Article 2 ECHR … Read More ›
Barnet Enfield And Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust & Anor v Mr K & Ors [2023] EWCOP 35 concerned the health and welfare of a … Read More ›
In this shedinar, recorded in August 2023, I explain how the MCA applies when thinking about people’s money, property and affairs. The slides are here. The … Read More ›
To take account of the judgment in Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v JS & Others (Schedule 1A Mental Capacity Act 2005) [2023] EWCOP 3 … Read More ›
Theis J has waded into the thickets of Schedule 1A. In Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v JS & Others (Schedule 1A Mental Capacity … Read More ›
The Supreme Court has clarified one aspect of the perennially thorny question of responsibility for funding after-care under s.117 MHA 1983. In R (on the … Read More ›
Chief social worker for adults Lyn Romeo and principal social workers have issued (8 August 2023) guidance on carrying out proportionate assessments under the Care … Read More ›