For several days, the case of Archie Battersbee has been a lead story in the media in England & Wales. … Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
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
Suicide and the (mis)use of capacity – in conversation with Dr Chloe Beale
In this conversation, I talk to Dr Chloe Beale about the uses and misuses of capacity in the context of responding… Read more
The LPS and care providers
In this video, recorded on 12 July 2022, I give an overview of how the LPS is relevant for care… Read more
European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and MHA reform
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (‘CPT, which nb,… Read more