Lasting Powers of Attorney: A Practical Guide (Craig Ward, Law Society Publishing, 2016, paperback £59.95) This is the third edition… Read more
Book Review: “Lasting Powers of Attorney: A Practical Guide”
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Ordinary residence guidance updated (finally) to take account of Cornwall decision
In the most recent of its rolling series of updates to the Care Act Statutory Guidance, the Department of Health… Read more
When to bring an s21A application – flowchart
My admirable colleague Tor Butler-Cole has produced this useful chart to summarise in graphic form the effect of Baker J’s… Read more
Service user advisory group members sought for Mental Health and Justice project
We are looking as part of the major Wellcome Trust-funded Mental Health and Justice project to recruit eight people with… Read more
Objections, DOLS and the Court of Protection
The long-awaited judgment from Baker J following up on AJ is now out: RD & Ors (Duties and Powers of… Read more
Law Commission Deprivation of Liberty project update
I reproduce below the email that has just been sent to sent to consultees and other stakeholders updating on the… Read more
Mental Welfare Commission Board Members wanted
The Mental Welfare Commission is looking for three new members to join its Board. One vacancy is for a person… Read more
Book Review: “Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law”
Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law (Edited by Christopher Johnston QC, Bloomsbury, 2016, paperback and ebook, £110) The third edition… Read more
DOLS and public protection (and some thoughts about s21A)
With thanks to Richard Charlton for providing me with the transcript of the judgment in this case, the decision in… Read more
Agency healthcare and welfare lawyer position at the Official Solicitor’s office
The Official Solicitor’s office is looking to recruit an agency lawyer for three or so months into their healthcare and… Read more