Amplifying a presentation that I gave on 17 May 2021 at a 39 Essex Chambers webinar examining the case of… Read more
Capacity in the rear view mirror
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Queen’s Speech – the headlines for health, social care and mental health
(With thanks to Tim Spencer-Lane for his expert filleting), the briefing notes on the Queen’s speech delivered on 11 May… Read more
39 Essex Chambers May 2021 Mental Capacity Reports
The May 2021 Mental Capacity Report will shortly be making its way to subscribers. The walkthrough is here Highlights… Read more
Paying for sex and the Court of Protection
In A Local Authority v C & Ors [2021] EWCOP 25, Hayden J had to consider the situation of C,… Read more
Shedinar – capacity and independence in crisis situations: in conversation with Hanna Kienzler
In this ‘in conversation’ with Dr Hanna Kienzler, we discuss her work in Palestine under the auspices of the Mental… Read more
Shedinar – responding to MHA reform: in conversation with Akiko Hart
In this “in conversation with” Akiko Hart (at that time) Chief Executive of the National Survivor Users Network, we discuss… Read more
Court fees consultation – including Court of Protection – closing date 17 May 2021
The MoJ is consulting upon increasing court fees, including those relating to the Court of Protection, as follows: The proposal,… Read more
Child Trust Funds – defusing a capacity time bomb
Child trust funds were launched in January 2002, as long-term, tax-free savings account for children. The money belongs to the… Read more
Best interests, wishes and feelings and the Court of Protection 2015-2020 – new article
An article that I have co-written with a former student of mine, Michal Friedman, has just (March 2021) appeared in… Read more
End of term report from the Mental Capacity Report team
For a number of reasons (mainly related to our need to have a break!) a Mental Capacity Report is not… Read more