In Re Various applications concerning foreign representative powers [2019] EWCOP 52. Senior Judge Hilder has returned to the complex issues… Read more
Tag: cross-border
Seize the day, or lose the person
In FT v MM and RM [2019] EWHC 935 (Fam), Russell J has highlighted a real and problematic difference between… Read more
Cross-border protection and the CRPD
I spent three days last week at a meeting on the cross-border protection of vulnerable adults convened by the European… Read more
The Skripals before the Court of Protection – more detailed analysis
The Court of Protection was thrust into the centre of a major international incident in SSHD v Sergei Skripal; SSHD v… Read more
Extending the great safety net
In Al-Jeffery v Al-Jeffery (Vulnerable Adult: British Citizen) [2016] EWHC 2151 (Fam), Holman J has confirmed for the first time that the… Read more
BIICL Event on the International Protection of Adults 11 February
I am delighted to announce that the British Institute of International and Comparative Law will be hosting an event on… Read more
Stress testing Schedule 3: cross border placements and the Court of Protection
A cross-post to the Court of Protection Handbook site where I discuss the important decision of Baker J handed down… 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
All change in the ordinary residence rules relating to incapacitated adults
R (Cornwall Council) v SoS for Health & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 12 (Court of Appeal (Elias, Lewison and Floyd… Read more