Re EOA [2021] EWCOP 20 is a complex case in relation to a 19 year old man, of wider interest… Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
DNACPR decision-making: the CQC report and a shedinar on getting the law right
The CQC published on 18 March 2021 Protect, respect, connect – decisions about living and dying well during COVID-19, a… Read more
CoP e-filing for deprivation of liberty cases
HMCTS have announced that: To further support digital working within the Court of Protection we are starting to use electronic… Read more
The messiness of the interface between the MHA and the MCA: in conversation with Helen Gilburt
In this “in conversation with” Helen Gilburt at the King’s Fund, we discuss the report she has authored (February 2021)… Read more
National Mental Capacity Forum 8th Rapid Response’ Webinar on Monday 22 March, 12:30 – 13:30
As of 8 March, people across England and Wales have begun to see restrictions start to lift and the government’s… Read more
March 2021 Mental Capacity Reports
The March 2021 Mental Capacity Report will shortly be making its way to subscribers. The walkthrough is here Highlights this… Read more
Mental Capacity Law and Policy turns seven – a trip through the archives
Searching for something on my website, I realised that it was 7 years ago this weekend (13/14 March 2014) that… Read more
Distinguishing capacity and autonomy – the criminal law perspective
R v Rebelo [2021] EWCA Crim 306 is a very unusual criminal case, posing essentially existential questions as to the… Read more
Vaccination – looking at all the relevant circumstances
Re CR. [2021] EWCOP 19, decided by HHJ Butler differed to the previous two (both decided by Hayden J) because… Read more
Human Rights in Care Homes: A Survey-Based Study
The Essex Autonomy Project wants you (if you are a professional working in or with care homes in England and… Read more