The Government has just (29 March) published its proposed response to the Lords amendments to the LPS. The Government proposes… Read more
Month: March 2019
Will, preferences, amputation – and the need for early involvement of the court
The decision of Lieven J in East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust v PW [2019] EWCOP 10[1] is of importance for… Read more
LPS back to Parliament on 2 April
The ping-pong stage of LPS continues, it just having been announced that the Bill will return to Parliament on 2… Read more
ADRTs, medical obligations and decision-making relation in CANH
In NHS Cumbria CCG v Rushton [2018] EWCOP 41, Hayden J has both given clear endorsement to the BMA/RCP guidance… Read more
LPS – where are we, and where are we going?
[This post has been updated to be current as at March 2022, reflecting the draft Code of Practice as published… Read more
39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Assessment Guide updated
The Mental Capacity Report editorial team at 39 Essex Chambers have updated our guidance note on capacity assessment. For those… Read more
39 Essex Chambers March Mental Capacity Reports now out
Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on the Mental Capacity… Read more
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