Reflecting commitments made in the response to the Legal Aid Means Test Review, the Criminal and Civil Legal Aid (Amendment)… Read more
Some good news on legal aid
Category: Legislative developments
Scottish Mental Health Law Review – the Scottish Government response
The Scottish Government has today (28 June 2023) published its response to the independent review of mental health, capacity and… Read more
Visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices – consultation on proposed new legislation in England
The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting (with a closing date of 16 August 2023), seeking “views on… Read more
Reforming the Mental Health Act – Approaches to Improve Patient Choice: the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Whilst we wait to learn what the next steps may be in relation to mental health reform in England &… Read more
Elephant traps and worked examples: the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
In a hopefully helpful contribution for those working with the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, I have recorded a presentation… Read more
Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 – today!
After a very protracted journey, including amendments introduced even before it had been implemented, Ireland’s Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015… Read more
CPR Part 21: all (apparent) change
With effect from 6 April 2023, there has been a change in how the civil courts approach questions relating to… Read more
Small payments scheme consultation: response now published
The Ministry of Justice consulted in 2021-22 on a potential mechanism to enable families seeking access to small funds belonging… Read more
Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
After a very protracted journey, including amendments introduced even before it had been implemented, it was announced today (24 February)… Read more
Powers of Attorney Bill – what changes would it make to the LPA regime in England & Wales: walkthrough and amended version of MCA
In May 2022, the Ministry of Justice indicated in its response to the Modernising Lasting Powers of Attorney consultation that it… Read more