[post updated on 29 March with more detail as to the operation of ‘foreign’ powers of attorney] Re JMK [2018]… Read more
Foreign powers of attorney – an unfortunate judicial wrong turn
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The Court of Protection and the Skripal case
In a fascinating judgment just published here, Williams J has held that it is in the best interests of Sergei… Read more
Mental Health Act Review service user and carers surveys extended and new formats
The deadline for these surveys has been extended to Friday 6th April and the surveys now also have easy read and BSL versions,… Read more
Court of Protection mediation scheme proposal – help wanted
A dedicated multi-disciplinary group are working up a proposal for Court of Protection mediation scheme, and would very much welcome… Read more
Four years on from Cheshire West – some brief reflections
This time four years ago, the world shifted on its axis as the Supreme Court handed down its decision in… Read more
Law Commission Deprivation of Liberty report – the Government responds
The Government has today (14 March) published its response to the Law Commission’s Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty report. … Read more
A complex and very personal cocktail of capacity and vulnerability – Baker J on the case
[I am happy to host here a guest post by Zena Soormally, Associate Solicitor at Simpson Millar and Andrew Bagchi QC of 1… Read more
Treatment withdrawal – the Indian Supreme Court perspective
In a true door-stop of a judgment (538 pages) the Indian Supreme Court confirmed on 9 March the lawfulness of… Read more
Reminder – JCHR DOLS inquiry call for evidence closes tomorrow
The JCHR has launched an inquiry into the Right to freedom and safety: Reform of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards…. Read more
Elder Mediation International Summit and Symposium Bristol 14-16 May 2018
The 9th Elder Mediation World Summit & Symposium, to be held at Bristol University on 14-16 May will bring together… Read more