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Did the Skripals lack capacity in blood sampling decision?

Published on: 26 April 2018

Table of contents

  • 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.

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