A dedicated multi-disciplinary group are working up a proposal for Court of Protection mediation scheme, and would very much welcome… Read more
Author: Alex RK
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website www.mclap.org.uk
Four years on from Cheshire West – some brief reflections
This time four years ago, the world shifted on its axis as the Supreme Court handed down its decision in… Read more
Law Commission Deprivation of Liberty report – the Government responds
The Government has today (14 March) published its response to the Law Commission’s Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty report. … Read more
A complex and very personal cocktail of capacity and vulnerability – Baker J on the case
[I am happy to host here a guest post by Zena Soormally, Associate Solicitor at Simpson Millar and Andrew Bagchi QC of 1… Read more
Treatment withdrawal – the Indian Supreme Court perspective
In a true door-stop of a judgment (538 pages) the Indian Supreme Court confirmed on 9 March the lawfulness of… Read more
Reminder – JCHR DOLS inquiry call for evidence closes tomorrow
The JCHR has launched an inquiry into the Right to freedom and safety: Reform of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards…. Read more
Elder Mediation International Summit and Symposium Bristol 14-16 May 2018
The 9th Elder Mediation World Summit & Symposium, to be held at Bristol University on 14-16 May will bring together… Read more
39 Essex Chambers March Mental Capacity Reports
Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: Re Y update, constructing a best… Read more
Re Y: watch here
The Supreme Court website now has available for streaming the whole hearing in Re Y. Judgment both is reserved and… Read more
Mental Health Act review: service user and carer surveys – deadline 28 Feb
The Independent MHA Review surveys of service users and carers are closing soon, the deadline being 28 February. Please share widely.