In a very helpful development anyone either interested in or involved in cases involving the medical treatment of children, Professor… Read more
Reported judgments involving medical treatment of children
Category: Miscellaneous
“Community DoL” guidance updated
Along with Tor Butler-Cole QC and Neil Allen, I have updated our guide to “community deprivation of liberty” – i.e…. Read more
New podcast from 39 Essex Chambers: Everyone’s Business – a safeguarding podcast
Everyone’s Business is a safeguarding podcast, which explores interesting and unique perspectives in respect of safeguarding children and adults at… Read more
Happy birthday Open Justice Court of Protection!
It’s two years since Celia Kitzinger and Gill Loomes-Quinn launched the Open Justice Court of Protection Project. Since then, and… Read more
A “National DoLS Court” – what it is (and isn’t)
Judging by my inbox (which I know I shouldn’t be checking on sabbatical), a considerable amount of confusion has been… Read more
Bipolar and advance decision-making, ‘Future Selves’ – new book by Beth Hopkins
A new publication written by artist Beth Hopkins, and coordinated by the Bethlem Gallery as part of the Mental Health… Read more
Law Society of England & Wales Mental Health and Disability Committee vacancies
The MHDC is recruiting for six new members to start in September 2022. The official blurb from the Law Society… Read more
MCA Codes of Practice Update
There are two Codes of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, one for the main body of the Act,… Read more
Judicial visits to P – new guidance
Following the case of AH, in which the Court of Appeal expressed the “pressing need” for guidance in relation to… Read more
Court of Protection Handbook Quarterly Update
The quarterly online update to the Court of Protection Handbook is now available, covering key practice and procedure updates to the… Read more