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Did the Skripals lack capacity in blood sampling decision?

Published on: 26 April 2018

Published by: LexisPSL

Did the Skripals lack capacity in blood sampling decision?
What was the background to this case?
What issues was the court asked to decide?
How did the judge apply the principles of best interests decision-making to the exceptional facts of this case?

Article summary

Private Client analysis: What procedural steps are necessary in Court of Protection cases where foreign nationals are parties or subject to its orders? Owain Thomas QC, barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, who was instructed by the government legal department for the applicants considers the exceptional circumstances in the Secretary of State for the Home Department v Skripal. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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