I set out here the text of a joint statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons… Read more
(With thanks to Tim Spencer-Lane for his expert filleting), the briefing notes on the Queen’s speech delivered on 11 May… Read more
The MoJ is consulting upon increasing court fees, including those relating to the Court of Protection, as follows: The proposal,… Read more
Child trust funds were launched in January 2002, as long-term, tax-free savings account for children. The money belongs to the… Read more
HMCTS have announced that: To further support digital working within the Court of Protection we are starting to use electronic… Read more
The Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, laid before Parliament on 1 October 2020, and coming… Read more
The three UN bodies that deal with disability rights have teamed up to issue the first-ever guidelines to help countries… Read more
Ahead of legislation to be introduced temporarily to amend the Wills Act 1837 to provide that the requirement for the… Read more
The Tribunal Procedure Committee has opened a consultation, closing on 7 April, on extending the window within which the Mental Health… Read more
The independent review of mental health law in Scotland under the chair of John Scott QC has launched its website,… Read more