In LB Wandsworth v M & Ors [2017] EWHC 2435 (Fam), Hayden J was faced with a significant problem in… Read more
Inherently problematic? Capacity thresholds, the inherent jurisdiction and autonomy
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Assisted dying challenge judgment now handed down
The decision in R (Conway) v Secretary of State for Justice [2017] EWHC 2447 (Admin) is now available here.
Happy birthday, Mental Capacity Act!
The MCA 2005 came fully into force 10 years ago today, on 1 October 2007. Entirely understandably given the day of… Read more
Scottish Mental Health law reform opportunity
The Scottish Government is setting up a review to consider whether the provisions of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)… Read more
Welfare cases in the Court of Protection: the real story
Once again we are all indebted to Cardiff Law School for further research about the use of the Court of… Read more
Rule 3A representatives, family members (and the ‘obiter trap’)
District Judge Bellamy has very recently (20 September) added to the small but important body of case-law concerning Rule 3A… Read more
M, Medical Treatment and the Court of Protection – More Detailed Thoughts
Introduction In M v A Hospital [2017] EWCOP 19 Peter Jackson J (giving one of his last judgments before his elevation… Read more
ERC Voices Project Final Workshop 22 November
The ERC VOICES project final workshop, to be held on 22 November at NUI in Galway, will draw together the… Read more
International Journal of Mental Health and Capacity Law: new issue out
The third issue (in its new guise) of the IJMHCL is now out, highlights including: Emma Cave, Jacinta OA Tan:… Read more
Medical treatment cases and the Court of Protection
Peter Jackson J has just (20 Sept) handed down this important judgment making clear his view that there is no… Read more