The Court of Protection was thrust into the centre of a major international incident in SSHD v Sergei Skripal; SSHD v… Read more
The Skripals before the Court of Protection – more detailed analysis
Category: Cross-border
Extending the great safety net
In Al-Jeffery v Al-Jeffery (Vulnerable Adult: British Citizen) [2016] EWHC 2151 (Fam), Holman J has confirmed for the first time that the… Read more
Mini news briefing
Cases are coming out left, right and centre at the moment, and with other commitments, it is not possible to… Read more
Stress testing Schedule 3: cross border placements and the Court of Protection
A cross-post to the Court of Protection Handbook site where I discuss the important decision of Baker J handed down… Read more
Singapore, the MCAs and undue influence
The Court of Appeal in Singapore in Re BKR [2015] SGCA 26 has handed down a decision that exemplifies the… Read more
Is notification of foreign nationals required where P is detained or a litigation friend or deputy appointed?
Re E (A Child) [2014] EWHC 6 (Fam) (Sir James Munby P) Summary I note this case arising under Council… Read more