The contours of the issue in A Local Authority v TA & Ors [2021] EWCOP 22 were sketched out economically in the opening paragraphs of … Read More ›
The decision in SS v LB Richmond on Thames and SWL CCG [2021] EWCOP 31 is different to others that have been reported to date (such … Read More ›
Amplifying a presentation that I gave on 17 May 2021 at a 39 Essex Chambers webinar examining the case of Re Clitheroe, considering whether the … Read More ›
(With thanks to Tim Spencer-Lane for his expert filleting), the briefing notes on the Queen’s speech delivered on 11 May 2021 confirm the following plans … Read More ›
The May 2021 Mental Capacity Report will shortly be making its way to subscribers. The walkthrough is here Highlights this month include: (1) In … Read More ›
In A Local Authority v C & Ors [2021] EWCOP 25, Hayden J had to consider the situation of C, a man with capacity to engage … Read More ›
In this ‘in conversation’ with Dr Hanna Kienzler, we discuss her work in Palestine under the auspices of the Mental Health and Justice project, digging … Read More ›
In this “in conversation with” Akiko Hart, Chief Executive of the National Survivor Users Network, we discuss the challenges of responding to reform proposals in … Read More ›
The MoJ is consulting upon increasing court fees, including those relating to the Court of Protection, as follows: The proposal, if implemented, would backdate increases … Read More ›
Child trust funds were launched in January 2002, as long-term, tax-free savings account for children. The money belongs to the young person and they can … Read More ›