Justin Leslie

Barrister, Bevan Brittan LLP

I am a public lawyer with experience working for government and public sector clients on a wide range of issues, in particular relating to healthcare work.

I have a background working on legislation and drafted or contributed to the Scotland Act 2016, the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017, the Health and Social Care (Data Guardian) Act 2018, the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018, the Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019, the Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020, the NHS Funding Act 2020, the Local Government (Disqualification) Act 2022, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022, the Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Act 2022, the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 and the Health and Care Act 2022.

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How does one conclude a Mental Capacity Assessment when the person refuses to engage?

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This Q&A considers how you can persuade someone to engage in a capacity when they are unwilling to co-operate.

Local Government

If a local authority has the power to charge interest at a rate of 1.55% for deferred payment agreements

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This Q&A considers the interest and administrative charges allowed by Care and Support (Deferred Payment) Regulations 2014, SI 2014/2671 and whether consultation with the public is necessary prior to imposing them.

Local Government

What is the statute or the regulation that governs time-limited medical review licences with the DVLA?

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This Q&A looks at the legislation that governs time-limited medical review licences with the DVLA.

Local Government