In Re EU (Appointment of a Deputy) [2014] EWCOP 21 (a case that missed the cut for the August Mental Capacity Law… Read more
Local authority deputies – the pros (and a con?)
Category: Property and affairs
The CRPD, undue influence and the COP
LB Haringey v CM [2014] EWCOP B23 Summary This case concerns an objection by a family member to the appointment of… Read more
Tithing and the CoP – religion under the capacity microscope
A County Council v MS and RS [2014] EWHC B14 (COP) Summary MS was a Mormon. He was also mentally… 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