A fact-finding hearing will be required in some welfare cases in the Court of Protection to resolve contested factual issues in the proceedings. When is a fact-finding...
Produced in partnership with Alex Ruck Keene and Michelle Pratley both of 39 Essex Chambers. BREXIT IMPACT: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU...
Note that this Practice Note addresses only English law. Following devolution there are now differences between the English and Welsh rules on many aspects of the...
Produced in partnership with Alex Ruck Keene and Michelle Pratley both of 39 Essex Chambers. Safeguarding issues frequently underpin or arise in welfare proceedings in...
Medical treatment of those without capacity to consent Generally, it is the patient's (P’s) consent which makes invasive medical treatment lawful. Where P is unable to...
Produced in partnership with Alex Ruck Keene of 39 Essex Chambers. Introduction It may be necessary to make an urgent application to the Court of Protection in one of two...
The powers of the Court of Protection The Court of Protection has the power to make a decision or decisions as to the personal welfare of a person lacking the capacity...