Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law (Edited by Christopher Johnston QC, Bloomsbury, 2016, paperback and ebook, £110) The third edition… Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
DOLS and public protection (and some thoughts about s21A)
With thanks to Richard Charlton for providing me with the transcript of the judgment in this case, the decision in… Read more
Agency healthcare and welfare lawyer position at the Official Solicitor’s office
The Official Solicitor’s office is looking to recruit an agency lawyer for three or so months into their healthcare and… Read more
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research position: Supporting Advance Directives in Bipolar Disorder: apply now!
As part of a team (Dr Gareth Owen (psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience), Dr Tania Gergel (mental health… Read more
November Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now out
The November 2016 Newsletters are now out. Highlights this month include: 1.In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter:… Read more
Deaths under DOLS – mandatory inquests no more?
The Government last night (16 November) accepted an amendment to the Policing and Crime Bill moved by Baroness Finlay to… Read more
Mental capacity law research opportunity at Birmingham Law School
Acting as recruiter for the admirable Rosie Harding, I’m posting what looks like a really interesting opportunity for any budding… Read more
New guidance issued on facilitating participation of ‘P’ and vulnerable persons in Court of Protection proceedings
Charles J has recently issued guidance on facilitating participation of ‘P’ and vulnerable persons. It is intended to allow sharing… Read more
What is supported decision-making? New good practice guide
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has published a new (and in my view excellent) good practice guide on supported decision-making. The guide… Read more
Inquiry Report of the UN Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities on UK
The first report following a confidential inquiry by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has just… Read more