The case of A Local Authority v H [2023] EWCOP 4 concerned a young adult, H, described by Hayden J… Read more
Fluctuating capacity, emotional dysregulation and public protection: a swansong for Hayden J
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A new Vice-President for the Court of Protection
After a stint since 2018 marked indelibly by the pandemic, as well as by the promulgation of no less than… Read more
Alcohol Related Brain Damage and capacity – in conversation with Ken Wilson and Julia Lewis
In this ‘in conversation’ with, I learn from (retired) Professor Ken Wilson and Dr Julia Lewis about Alcohol Related Brain… Read more
Advance directives across Asia – in conversation with Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn
In this ‘in conversation’ with, I learn about the background to the new book co-edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael… Read more
Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: a framework for supported decision-making
As part of ongoing work related to the Australian Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability,… Read more
‘Closed hearings’ guidance issued by the Vice-President
The Vice-President of the Court of Protection, Hayden J, has issued guidance about closed hearings and closed materials. As it… Read more
Revised certificate as to capacity to conduct proceedings form published
A revised version of the form used to address (and where the person lacks the capacity, to explain in detail… Read more
Mediation of Medical Treatment Disputes: A Therapeutic Justice Model – help wanted
Dr Jaime Lindsey, of the University of Essex, would like your help if either (1) you have been involved in… Read more
Third UK and Ireland Mental Diversity Law Conference
The Third UK and Ireland Mental Diversity Law Conference will take place at the University of Nottingham on Thursday 6th and… Read more
February 2023 39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Report and walkthrough
The February 2023 Mental Capacity Report is now out. Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation… Read more