Lancashire County Council v X [2023] EWHC 2667 (Fam) was rightly described by the judge as extremely disturbing, involving the… Read more
Month: November 2023
Wales striking out alone on mental health reform?
In a fascinating development, James Evans MS, who won the relevant ballot, is to seek to put before the Senedd… Read more
The Routledge Handbook of Mental Health Law – in conversation with Professors Brendan Kelly and Mary Donnelly
In this ‘in conversation’ with, I talk to the editors of the new Routledge Handbook of Mental Health Law, Professors… Read more
My heart breaks – solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people
Baroness Sheila Hollins has published her final report as Chairperson of the Independent Care (Education) and Treatment Review (IC(E)TR) programme… Read more
Mental health, mental capacity and the King’s Speech: rights protection absent legislative change
The background briefing notes to the King’s Speech on 7 November 2023 confirmed by their silence that which was increasingly… Read more
Moving beyond autonomy: the indivisibility of rights – in conversation with Dr Julia Duffy
In this ‘in conversation with’ Dr Julia Duffy, we discuss her new book, the indivisibility of rights, and how we… Read more
Necessary and unnecessary complexity in decision-making capacity – and ‘lifestyle choice’
Those who might want to think a bit more about ‘lifestyle choice’ in the light of current headlines might find… Read more
39 Essex Chambers November 2023 Mental Capacity Report and walkthrough
The 39 Essex Chambers November 2023 Mental Capacity Report will soon be landing in subscribers‘ inboxes. Highlights this month include:… Read more