The May 2021 Mental Capacity Report will shortly be making its way to subscribers. The walkthrough is here Highlights… Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
Paying for sex and the Court of Protection
In A Local Authority v C & Ors [2021] EWCOP 25, Hayden J had to consider the situation of C,… Read more
Shedinar – capacity and independence in crisis situations: in conversation with Hanna Kienzler
In this ‘in conversation’ with Dr Hanna Kienzler, we discuss her work in Palestine under the auspices of the Mental… Read more
Shedinar – responding to MHA reform: in conversation with Akiko Hart
In this “in conversation with” Akiko Hart (at that time) Chief Executive of the National Survivor Users Network, we discuss… Read more
Court fees consultation – including Court of Protection – closing date 17 May 2021
The MoJ is consulting upon increasing court fees, including those relating to the Court of Protection, as follows: The proposal,… Read more
Child Trust Funds – defusing a capacity time bomb
Child trust funds were launched in January 2002, as long-term, tax-free savings account for children. The money belongs to the… Read more
Best interests, wishes and feelings and the Court of Protection 2015-2020 – new article
An article that I have co-written with a former student of mine, Michal Friedman, has just (March 2021) appeared in… Read more
End of term report from the Mental Capacity Report team
For a number of reasons (mainly related to our need to have a break!) a Mental Capacity Report is not… Read more
A judgment as tribute: finding the person behind the prognosis (and thoughts on harm and dignity)
It is difficult to do better in introducing the decision in London NHS Trust v CD & Ors (Withdrawal of… Read more
Mediation and medical cases – reflections on process and outcomes
In this “in conversation with” Dr Chris Danbury, we discuss the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Aintree v… Read more