Did the Skripals lack capacity in blood sampling decision?

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.