JE (Jamaica) v SSHD [2014] EWCA Civ 192 (Court of Appeal (Laws, Jackson and Black LJJ)) Summary This is an… Read more
Appeals to the Court of Appeal from the CoP: securing against the risk of costs
Category: Case comments
All change in the ordinary residence rules relating to incapacitated adults
R (Cornwall Council) v SoS for Health & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 12 (Court of Appeal (Elias, Lewison and Floyd… Read more
OPG investigations vs police investigations
Re DP (Revocation of Lasting Power of Attorney) CoP Case No: 12351387 (Senior Judge Lush) Summary This is the first… Read more
When informality in decision-making goes wrong
JS v KB and MP (Property and Affairs Deputy for DB) [2014] EWHC 483 (COP) (Cobb J) Summary This decision… Read more
Making financial provision for children – how should the s4 exercise work?
Re X,Y and Z (Minors) [2014] EWHC 87 (COP) (Baker J) Summary This case relates to the authorisation of payments… 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
An oral advance decision to refuse life-sustaining treatment?
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Foundation Trust v LM [2014] EWHC 454 (COP) (Peter Jackson J) Summary This case concerns the lawfulness of withholding… Read more
Getting capacity right: the crossover between the inherent jurisdiction and the Court of Protection
LB Redbridge v G, C and F [2014] EWHC 485 (COP) (Russell J) Summary This case (the subject of a… Read more