Along with Tor Butler-Cole QC and Neil Allen, I have updated our guide to “community deprivation of liberty” – i.e…. Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
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
Difficult Capacity Cases—The Experience of Liaison Psychiatrists. An Interview Study Across Three Jurisdictions
The most recent publication from the Mental Health and Justice project is an article published in Frontiers in Psychiatry on… Read more
Book Review: “Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law” (4th edition)
Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law (4th edition) (Edited by Christopher Johnston QC and Sophia Roper QC (Bloomsbury Professional, 2012, paperback… Read more
Draft LPS forms published by DHSC (for England)
The DHSC has published today (8 July 2022) a set of template forms are designed to be used at key… Read more
The MCA, advance decisions and shifting the dial – in conversation with Compassion in Dying
In a departure from my previous outings, I have recorded a three way conversation with Usha Grieve and Sarah Malik… Read more
Draft Mental Health Bill – pre-legislative scrutiny timetable now announced
It was confirmed in the House of Lords yesterday (4 July 2022) that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons… Read more