A heads-up about two really interesting conferences in the field of mental health and mental disability law for 2018. One… Read more
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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
November 2017 39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Reports now out
The 39 Essex Chambers November Mental Capacity Reports are now out Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare… Read more
Confirmation (for now) as to CANH withdrawal and the role of the COP
In Re Y[2017] EWHC 2866 (QB), handed down this morning (13 November), O’Farrell J has declared that it is not… Read more
Law Commission Will Consultation closes on Friday
The Law Commission’s important consultation on the law of wills closes on Friday 10 November. I urge you to respond… Read more
New PDs now published (and one that hasn’t been)
Accompanying the new Rules to come into effect on 1 December 2017 (assuming Parliamentary approval), a new suite of Practice… Read more
Mental Health Act changes as of 11 December – regulations and guidance now published
The changes to ss.135 and 136 MHA introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2017 are coming into force on… Read more
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