In this ‘in conversation’ with Dr Lucy Stephenson, we talk about a pilot project she has led on as part… Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
Supported Decision-Making: Meaning and Practice – conference 2 September
A one day seminar on the meaning and practice of supported decision-making is being held by the Centre for Medical… Read more
Transparently clunky – Mostyn J and transparency orders before the Court of Protection
In Re EM [2022] EWCOP 31, Mostyn J expressed a number of concerns about the transparency order made in the… Read more
Archie Battersbee: the context and the relevance of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
For several days, the case of Archie Battersbee has been a lead story in the media in England & Wales. … Read more
Human Rights in Care Settings: Joint Committee on Human Rights reports
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has today (22 July) published its report into Human Rights in Care Settings, following… Read more
Assessment of Mental Capacity: A Practical Guide for Doctors and Lawyers (BMA/Law Society) 5th edition almost here
Warning: further shameless self-promotion. The 5th edition of the Assessment of Mental Capacity: A Practical Guide for Doctors and Lawyers… Read more
Court of Protection Handbook 4th edition – almost here
Shameless self-promotion alert: the fourth edition of the Legal Action Group Court of Protection Handbook is now available to pre-order,… Read more
Reported judgments involving medical treatment of children
In a very helpful development anyone either interested in or involved in cases involving the medical treatment of children, Professor… Read more
“Community DoL” guidance updated
Along with Tor Butler-Cole QC and Neil Allen, I have updated our guide to “community deprivation of liberty” – i.e…. Read more
New podcast from 39 Essex Chambers: Everyone’s Business – a safeguarding podcast
Everyone’s Business is a safeguarding podcast, which explores interesting and unique perspectives in respect of safeguarding children and adults at… Read more