Alex Ruck Keene
Alex is a barrister, writer and educator, and creator of the website http://www.mclap.org.uk
Thanks, Martin. The short answer is that it doesn't directly interact because they are doing two different things, so it's…
On Visiting guidance – English care homes and supported living placements
Hi there. I've updated the link so it should be available now.
On This really is no way to die
Thanks very much, Neil. There is at present no formal opportunity to do so, but if the Government undertakes pre-legislative…
On Draft Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill now published
Thanks for your comment, Andrew, and sorry for the slow reply. No - I was not suggesting that: I was…
On Covert medication and deprivation of liberty
I've been asked to comment on whether a deputy or an attorney can consent to a deprivation of liberty (thereby…
On Addressing the Conundrum: the MCA or the MHA?
Thanks very much for the kind comments (and the plugs), David. we do our best!
On Re X – the Court of Appeal pronounces
Dear Roger Thank you very much for these thoughtful comments. All the points that you make at (1) to (3)…
On Addressing the Conundrum: the MCA or the MHA?
Yes, the DOLS process for care homes/hospitals is still fine. The problem is in relation to those placements such as…
On Re X – the Court of Appeal pronounces
Thank you, Gordon. This is very much an area that I see coming into focus and I look forward with…
On Singapore, the MCAs and undue influence
The forms and guidance can be found here, Adrian: http://www.adass.org.uk/deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-guidance/.
On ADASS DoLS form guidance