The Court of Protection was thrust into the centre of a major international incident in SSHD v Sergei Skripal; SSHD v… Read more
The Skripals before the Court of Protection – more detailed analysis
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Deceiving in the name of best interests
In Re AB [2016] EWCOP 66 which was decided in December 2016, but which only appeared on Bailii in March… Read more
Foreign powers of attorney – an unfortunate judicial wrong turn
[post updated on 29 March with more detail as to the operation of ‘foreign’ powers of attorney] Re JMK [2018]… Read more
The Court of Protection and the Skripal case
In a fascinating judgment just published here, Williams J has held that it is in the best interests of Sergei… Read more
Four years on from Cheshire West – some brief reflections
This time four years ago, the world shifted on its axis as the Supreme Court handed down its decision in… Read more
Law Commission Deprivation of Liberty report – the Government responds
The Government has today (14 March) published its response to the Law Commission’s Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty report. … Read more
A complex and very personal cocktail of capacity and vulnerability – Baker J on the case
[I am happy to host here a guest post by Zena Soormally, Associate Solicitor at Simpson Millar and Andrew Bagchi QC of 1… Read more
Treatment withdrawal – the Indian Supreme Court perspective
In a true door-stop of a judgment (538 pages) the Indian Supreme Court confirmed on 9 March the lawfulness of… Read more
Reminder – JCHR DOLS inquiry call for evidence closes tomorrow
The JCHR has launched an inquiry into the Right to freedom and safety: Reform of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards…. Read more
Re Y: watch here
The Supreme Court website now has available for streaming the whole hearing in Re Y. Judgment both is reserved and… Read more