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April Mental Capacity Report now out

Posted on 5 April 2017

The April 2017 Mental Capacity Reports are now out. Highlight this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation… Read more

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March Mental Capacity Report now out 

Posted on 2 March 2017

Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the limits of wishes and feelings… Read more

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February Mental Capacity Report from 39 Essex Chambers now out

Posted on 2 February 2017

The February 2017 39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Report is now out.  You will note a new look, and also a… Read more

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December Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now out 

Posted on 22 December 2016

Highlights this month include: 1.In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter: DOLS and objections, the scope of s.21A… Read more

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Mental Welfare Commission Board Members wanted

Posted on 29 November 2016

The Mental Welfare Commission is looking for three new members to join its Board.  One vacancy is for a person… Read more

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November Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now out

Posted on 18 November 2016 Updated on 17 November 2016

The November 2016 Newsletters are now out.  Highlights this month include: 1.In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter:… Read more

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October Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now out

Posted on 10 October 2016

The October Newsletters are now out. Highlights this month include: 1. In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter:… Read more

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August Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now out

Posted on 16 August 2016

The August 2016 Newsletters are now out. Highlights this month include: In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter:… Read more

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July Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now out

Posted on 7 July 2016

The July newsletters are now out.  Highlights this month include: 1. In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter:… Read more

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June Mental Capacity Law Newsletters now published 

Posted on 7 June 2016

Highlights this month include: 1. In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Newsletter: Neil Allen comments on the Law… Read more

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