“Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.” Whilst the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was thinking of rather different matters… Read more
Category: Miscellaneous
Job vacancy alert (Court of Protection solicitor – health and welfare)
The London-based firm, Mackintosh Law, are recruiting for another full time solicitor (0 to 3 years PQE) to join their mental… Read more
Mental capacity shedinars and conversations – a small plug
As thoughts turn to new terms and new jobs, I wanted to highlight for those of you coming to work… Read more
Human Rights in Care Settings: Joint Committee on Human Rights reports
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has today (22 July) published its report into Human Rights in Care Settings, following… Read more
Court of Protection Handbook 4th edition – almost here
Shameless self-promotion alert: the fourth edition of the Legal Action Group Court of Protection Handbook is now available to pre-order,… Read more
Reported judgments involving medical treatment of children
In a very helpful development anyone either interested in or involved in cases involving the medical treatment of children, Professor… Read more
“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