By way of preview for the January Mental Capacity Report, which should be coming out shortly, three reviews of books… Read more
Book corner: attorneys, carers and coercive mental health treatment
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Mental Health Act review: service user and carer survey now live
The Independent MHA Review surveys of service users and carers are now live, with a closing deadline of 28 February. Please… Read more
Deckchairs on the legal Titanic? The Re X saga continues
In Re KT & Ors [2018] EWCOP 1, Charles J has returned – again – to the vexed question of… Read more
Discussion paper: Deprivation of Liberty, Cheshire West and the CRPD:
For those wanting some holiday reading, you may wish to have a look at my discussion paper looking at whether… Read more
39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Report end of term update
A combination of the pressure of our other commitments and a lack of major reported cases from the Court of… Read more
Two mental health and mental disability conferences for your diary
A heads-up about two really interesting conferences in the field of mental health and mental disability law for 2018. One… Read more
CANH withdrawal – interim guidance from BMA/GMC and RCP
Interim guidance has just (11 December) been published – jointly – by the British Medical Association, General Medical Council and Royal College… Read more
Mental Health Act Review gathering pace – your help needed
The independent Mental Health Act Review is gathering pace. On its website are two key updates: A call for evidence: please see full… Read more
CoP Rules 2017 come into force tomorrow
Remember that 1 December sees the coming into force of the new look CoP Rules and accompanying Practice Directions. All… Read more
CoP Handbook 2017 Rules Changes supplement/revised second edition
The revised second edition of the Court of Protection Handbook is now out, including an update on key developments over… Read more
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