In Re PR (Application under the inherent jurisdiction: Costs) [2019] EWHC 2800 (Fam), Cobb J has confirmed that applications made… Read more
The inherent jurisdiction and costs
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The Irish Bournewood?
In AC v Patricia Hickey General Solicitor and Ors & AC v Fitzpatrick and Ors [2019] IESC 73, the Irish… Read more
The CRPD Committee and legal capacity – a step forwards?
The CPRD Committee issued its most recent concluding observations in September 2019, on Albania, Australia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greece, India,… Read more
Inherent jurisdiction guidance note
Responding to the recent flurry of case-law about the use of the inherent jurisdiction in relation to adults, I, together… Read more
Capacity assessment research – help wanted!
As part of the Wellcome-funded Mental Health and Justice Project, a metacognition workstream is looking at the interfaces between mental capacity… Read more
DOLS delayed in Northern Ireland
In a setback both for rights protection and for fusion enthusiasts, it has been announced that the deprivation of liberty… Read more
Civil Justice Council consultation on vulnerable witnesses and parties in civil proceedings
The Civil Justice Council has issued a detailed paper setting out the current position and proposals for reform of the… Read more
Fluctuating capacity – micro vs macro decisions
Some may remember that the Court of Appeal was going to give a judgment setting out what to do where… Read more
Court of Protection Handbook Third Edition now published!
The 3rd edition of the Court of Protection Handbook is now published, with the addition of Nicola Mackintosh QC (Hon)… Read more
Deputyship and legal incapacitation: don’t (always) believe what you read
It is rare, but unfortunate, when a judge misdirects themselves as to the law, but in Bashir v Bashir [2019]… Read more