For those in Scotland (or those elsewhere wanting to see some fascinating and challenging law reform proposals in the field of mental health and capacity), … Read More ›
Category: Legislative developments
Not just those within Ireland, but also those interested from other jurisdictions, in seeing how a hugely important law reform in this area is being … Read More ›
The Ministry of Justice are consulting on a potential mechanism to enable families seeking access to small funds belonging to loved ones who lack mental … Read More ›
Following the consultation on increasing selected court fees and Help with Fees income thresholds by inflation, the Government response to the consultation has been published … Read More ›
I set out here the text of a joint statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Gerard Quinn, and … Read More ›
(With thanks to Tim Spencer-Lane for his expert filleting), the briefing notes on the Queen’s speech delivered on 11 May 2021 confirm the following plans … Read More ›
The MoJ is consulting upon increasing court fees, including those relating to the Court of Protection, as follows: The proposal, if implemented, would backdate increases … Read More ›
Child trust funds were launched in January 2002, as long-term, tax-free savings account for children. The money belongs to the young person and they can … Read More ›
HMCTS have announced that: To further support digital working within the Court of Protection we are starting to use electronic filing of documents (aka e-filing) … Read More ›
The Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, laid before Parliament on 1 October 2020, and coming into force on 1 December … Read More ›