JS v KB and MP (Property and Affairs Deputy for DB) [2014] EWHC 483 (COP) (Cobb J) Summary This decision… Read more
When informality in decision-making goes wrong
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Making financial provision for children – how should the s4 exercise work?
Re X,Y and Z (Minors) [2014] EWHC 87 (COP) (Baker J) Summary This case relates to the authorisation of payments… Read more
Is notification of foreign nationals required where P is detained or a litigation friend or deputy appointed?
Re E (A Child) [2014] EWHC 6 (Fam) (Sir James Munby P) Summary I note this case arising under Council… Read more
A positive step towards securing the rights of older persons
The Council of Europe has very recently (19 February) adopted the first European instrument on the human Rights of older… Read more
An oral advance decision to refuse life-sustaining treatment?
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Foundation Trust v LM [2014] EWHC 454 (COP) (Peter Jackson J) Summary This case concerns the lawfulness of withholding… Read more
Getting capacity right: the crossover between the inherent jurisdiction and the Court of Protection
LB Redbridge v G, C and F [2014] EWHC 485 (COP) (Russell J) Summary This case (the subject of a… Read more