The judiciary have been going into overdrive. Since my last mini news update, not only will be reporting upon the… Read more
Tag: capacity
Re X – the Court of Appeal pronounces
A cross-post to the Court of Protection Handbook site for those of you after clarity as to what the Court… Read more
Singapore, the MCAs and undue influence
The Court of Appeal in Singapore in Re BKR [2015] SGCA 26 has handed down a decision that exemplifies the… Read more
International Protection of Adults – the book is finally out
For all those with an interest in cross-border and comparative capacity issues, I’m delighted to announce that The International Protection… Read more
Informed consent: the Supreme Court and the patient as agent
Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11 is a judgment that is required reading for all medical professionals, because… Read more
Brain injury and the MCA – making the abstract real
In a news item that should have made its way into the most recent Newsletter, a group of experienced brain injury… Read more
A true tangle – capacity, influence and the inherent jurisdiction
NCC v PB and TB [2014] EWCOP 14 Summary This decision of Parker J was handed down in March, but… Read more
Self-neglect – a resource and another missed opportunity?
The Department of Health is currently consulting on the draft regulations and Guidance to accompany the implementation of Part I… Read more
Looking sidewise in the COP
RB v Brighton and Hove Council [2014] EWCA Civ 561 Summary In June 2007 RB sustained a serious brain injury… Read more
Advance decisions and the MHA 1983
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust v RC [2014] EWHC 1317 (COP) Summary This is the sequel to the case of Nottinghamshire Healthcare… Read more