I have not written much about the COVID-19 inquiry on this site. In part this is because, having been very… Read more
Tag: COVID-19
Vaccination and mental capacity – 6th update to 39 Essex Chambers guide
We have updated our vaccination and mental capacity guide to take account of recent caselaw. It can be found here…. Read more
Adults with impairments are not big children – a ringing refutation of a “regressive” assertion
Hayden J had the chance in Re RN [2022] EWCOP 53 to put comprehensively to bed a suggestion that it… Read more
The Court of Protection and “the most complex Covid patient in the world”
The Court of Protection braced itself when COVID-19 hit for decisions to be placed before it about the withdrawal of… Read more
DHSC Emergency MCA/DOLS guidance withdrawn
With effect from 10 August 2021, the DHSC’s emergency guidance on the MCA and DOLS has been withdrawn. Whilst… Read more
COVID-19 vaccination – best interests is not code for mandatory vaccination (and a reminder you can’t fail a capacity assessment)
The decision in SS v LB Richmond on Thames and SWL CCG [2021] EWCOP 31 is different to others that have… Read more
National Mental Capacity Forum 8th Rapid Response’ Webinar on Monday 22 March, 12:30 – 13:30
As of 8 March, people across England and Wales have begun to see restrictions start to lift and the government’s… Read more
Vaccination – looking at all the relevant circumstances
Re CR. [2021] EWCOP 19, decided by HHJ Butler differed to the previous two (both decided by Hayden J) because… Read more
Human Rights in Care Homes: A Survey-Based Study
The Essex Autonomy Project wants you (if you are a professional working in or with care homes in England and… Read more
Should age matter in COVID-19 triage? A deliberative study
An article I co-wrote (the lead author being Dr Margot Kuylen), has now been published in the Journal of Medical… Read more