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Alcohol Related Brain Damage and capacity – in conversation with Ken Wilson and Julia Lewis

Posted on 20 February 2023

In this ‘in conversation’ with, I learn from (retired) Professor Ken Wilson and Dr Julia Lewis about Alcohol Related Brain… Read more

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Advance directives across Asia – in conversation with Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn

Posted on 9 February 2023

In this ‘in conversation’ with, I learn about the background to the new book co-edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael… Read more

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Mental health law reform – the Scottish perspective: in conversation with Professor Jill Stavert and Professor Colin McKay

Posted on 15 October 2022

I am joined, not in the shed (under repair), by Professors Jill Stavert and Colin McKay, both members of the… Read more

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National Mental Capacity Forum new series of webinars: starting 20 October with DNACPR and the MCA

Posted on 7 October 2022

NEVER STOP LEARNING ABOUT MENTAL CAPACITY: The National Mental Capacity Forum is pleased to announce the launch of a second… Read more

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Advance choice documents: their potential and prerequisites – in conversation with Dr Lade Smith CBE

Posted on 24 September 2022

In the latest ‘in conversation with,’ Dr Lade Smith CBE and I talk about advance choice documents in the mental health… Read more

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Online safeguarding, capacity and rights to participation – in conversation with Professor Andy Phippen

Posted on 21 September 2022

In this ‘in conversation’ with Professor Andy Phippen, we talk about online safeguarding, capacity, and why Andy really dislikes the… Read more

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The MCA, advance decisions and shifting the dial – in conversation with Compassion in Dying

Posted on 6 July 2022

In a departure from my previous outings, I have recorded a three way conversation with Usha Grieve and Sarah Malik… Read more

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Mental capacity – challenges and commitment: in conversation with Ilora Finlay

Posted on 26 June 2022

In this conversation, I talk to Ilora Finlay (Baroness Finlay of Llandaff), the first Chair of the National Mental Capacity… Read more

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In the Shadows of the Institution – the film

Posted on 23 June 2022

Dr Lucy Series has recently written a book, entitled Deprivation of Liberty in the Shadows of the Institution (Bristol University Press,… Read more

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LPS and MCA Code consultation – further video Q&A (14 June)

Posted on 14 June 2022

Thanks very much to everyone who sent in questions about the LPS and MCA Code consultation.  I have done a… Read more

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RSS National Archives Mental Capacity cases

  • X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside), Re 22 April 2026
  • R v David Wood 17 April 2026
  • Lancashire County Council v BC & Anor (Capacity: Residence and Engagement in Sexual Relations) 15 April 2026
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  • Maina Kumari Rai v Advantage Insurance Company Limited (t/a Hastings Insurance) 2 April 2026
  • R v Mark Adrian Leacock & Anor 1 April 2026
  • Royal Free London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v RH & Anor 1 April 2026
  • AL v Secretary of State for the Home Department 31 March 2026
  • R v Richard Alexander Welsh 31 March 2026

RSS National Archives Mental Health Act cases

  • X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside), Re 22 April 2026
  • R v David Wood 17 April 2026
  • Lancashire County Council v BC & Anor (Capacity: Residence and Engagement in Sexual Relations) 15 April 2026
  • Plus Point Care Limited v Care Quality Commission 13 April 2026
  • Mohammed Ali v Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Trust 31 March 2026
  • Nicole Thomas v R 25 March 2026
  • R v Lee Blake & Ors 20 March 2026
  • BA (A Child) (DOLS In Hospital), Re 20 March 2026
  • Eagle Care Services Limited v Care Quality Commission 12 March 2026
  • BHO, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care & Anor 10 March 2026

RSS Mental Health Law Online updates

  • Case (Section 139 permission). Khamba v Harrow London Borough Council [2025] EWHC 2803 (KB)
  • Case (Adjournment for aftercare information). CB v Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust [2026] UKUT 138 (AAC)
  • Case (Criminality and HRA claims). Al Hassan-Daniel v HMRC [2010] EWCA Civ 1443
  • Financial eligibility. Legal Aid Agency, 'Keycard 62' (April 2026)
  • Case (Ordinary residence of recalled restricted patient). R (WLT) v London Borough of Islington [2025] MHLO 19 (KB)
  • Case (Open justice). Re H (publication of decision) [2026] MHLO 1 (FTT)
  • Case (Inadequate reasons about statutory criteria). Re H (inadequate reasons) [2025] MHLO 18 (FTT)
  • Book update. Alex Ruck Keene et al, 'Court of Protection Handbook: Handbook updates' (1 April 2026)
  • Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 159, April 2026)
  • Case (Contact). Re PX [2025] EWCOP 58 (T2)

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