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Supporting the legal capacity of all persons with disabilities – in conversation with János Fiala-Butora

Posted on 12 January 2026

In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to the lawyer and academic Dr János Fiala-Butora about his new book, Implementing the… Read more

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Psychiatry and human nature – in conversation with Professor Gareth Owen

Posted on 6 January 2026 Updated on 6 January 2026

In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to Professor Gareth Owen about his new book Psychiatry and Human Nature: Classic and… Read more

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Updated (and one new) ‘fundamentals’ videos on key MCA matters

Posted on 12 December 2025

Before I disappear from the shed for a few weeks, I’ve taken the opportunity to redo the capacity, best interests… Read more

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Mental capacity matters podcast now on Spotify

Posted on 2 December 2025 Updated on 2 December 2025

For those of you who like multi-tasking in the mental capacity and mental health zone, my shedinar series is now… Read more

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Children in complex situations at risk of deprivation of liberty – in conversation with Dr Susannah Bowyer

Posted on 25 November 2025

In this ‘in conversation’ with, I talk to Dr Susannah Bowyer, Deputy Director at Research in Practice, about the recent… Read more

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50 years in mental health and capacity law – in conversation with Peter Edwards

Posted on 19 November 2025 Updated on 19 November 2025

In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to Peter Edwards, a solicitor who has just passed his 50 year mark… Read more

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Is mental capacity law law? In conversation with Professor John Coggon

Posted on 7 November 2025 Updated on 7 November 2025

In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to Professor John Coggon about his – deliberately! – provocative new paper Is… Read more

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The CRPD, the state and civil society – in conversation with Professor Peter Bartlett

Posted on 25 September 2025 Updated on 25 September 2025

In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to Professor Peter Bartlett about his article “Beyond the liberal subject: challenges in… Read more

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Capacity assessment and conversation analysis – in discussion with Jess Foulkes, Suzanne Beeke and Anna Volkmer

Posted on 15 March 2025 Updated on 15 March 2025

In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to Jess Foulkes, Dr Suzanne Beeke and Dr Anna Volkmer about their paper… Read more

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39 Essex Chambers March 2025 Mental Capacity Report and walkthrough

Posted on 5 March 2025

The March 2025 Mental Capacity Report is now out,  Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of… Read more

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  • Cannabis, criminality and capacity – a Jersey perspective

    31 January 2026
    In the Capacity and Self-Determination Law 2016, Jersey has a framework which looks a great deal like the Mental Capacity... …Read More »
  • Advance decisions to refuse treatment – updated guidance note

    24 January 2026
    I have updated my guidance note on advance decisions to refuse treatment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to take... …Read More »
  • If you do not know you are doing wrong, can you sue for not being prevented from doing it? – the Supreme Court pronounces

    21 January 2026
    The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal of three of the relevant public bodies in the Lewis-Ranwell case, concerning the effect... …Read More »
  • Nearest relatives – the law and the reality: in conversation with Nick Robinson, Judy Laing and Jeremy Dixon

    20 January 2026
    In this ‘in conversation with,’ I talk to Nick Robinson, Professor Judy Laing, and Dr Jeremy Dixon about the website that... …Read More »
  • New 39 Essex Chambers website, but same mental capacity resources!

    17 January 2026
    My Chambers have launched a new and zippy version of our website.  But don’t worry, all the content that you... …Read More »

RSS National Archives Mental Capacity cases

  • Helen Ginger & Ors v Robert Mickleburgh & Ors 23 January 2026
  • Bristol City Council v CC & Ors 22 January 2026
  • A Local Authority v ZX 22 January 2026
  • Clive Leonard Stephenson & Anor v Gerard Anthony Daley & Anor 19 January 2026
  • Alison Parr v Cheshire East Council & Anor 9 January 2026
  • Stuart John Pilbrow v Nicola Jane Eileen Glanville & Anor 8 January 2026
  • London Borough of Lewisham v SL & Anor 19 December 2025
  • Priti Patel v Nicholas O'Sullivan & Ors 19 December 2025
  • Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust v EF & Ors 19 December 2025
  • SW v Nottingham City Council & Anor 19 December 2025

RSS National Archives Mental Health Act cases

  • Helen Ginger & Ors v Robert Mickleburgh & Ors 23 January 2026
  • Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd and others 21 January 2026
  • Optosafe Limited & Anor v John Mark Robertson 5 January 2026
  • Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust v EF & Ors 19 December 2025
  • Jamie Jenkins v R 18 December 2025
  • White and Sterling Residential Care Limited v Care Quality Commission 17 December 2025
  • ABW, R (on the application of) v Secretary Of State for the Home Department 17 December 2025
  • R v Akram Miah 16 December 2025
  • D (Contempt: Sentencing), Re 16 December 2025
  • Angus Cameron v Secretary of State for Justice & Anor 4 December 2025

RSS Mental Health Law Online updates

  • Case (Testamentary capacity). Ginger v Mickleburgh [2026] EWHC 100 (Ch)
  • UT (AAC) decision publication. Upper Tribunal (AAC) Practice Statement: Publication of decisions (2 April 2025)
  • Court of Protection book. Alex Ruck Keene et al, Court of Protection Handbook: A User's Guide (5th edn, LAG 2025)
  • Book update. Alex Ruck Keene et al, 'Court of Protection Handbook: Handbook updates' (5 January 2026)
  • Mental Capacity Report note. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Capacity mini-update' (January 2026)
  • Annual CQC report on MHA. CQC, 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2024/25' (29 January 2026)
  • Tribunals report. Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 'Senior President of Tribunals' Annual Report 2025' (January 2026)
  • Event. MHLA: Panel course (London, 16-17 March 2026)
  • Event. COPPA: In Conversation with the Vice President (Newcastle, 5 February 2026)
  • Case (Leave recommendations). WM v Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust [2025] UKUT 396 (AAC)

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