Mr Karim KC discussed the balance between transparency and Article 6 (right to a fair and public trial) and where closed proceedings fit in.
Mr Karim KC discussed the balance between transparency and Article 6 (right to a fair and public trial) and where closed proceedings fit in.
Where a party other than P lacks capacity – navigating the ethical, legal, and regulatory minefield with Hannah Bakshani
On 12 October 2023, we hosted the annual Mental Capacity Act Conference. This year's conference saw the knowledgeable and well respected Parishil Patel KC and Joseph O’Brien KC take the stage together to discuss approaches to fluctuating capacity and anticipatory orders.
The importance of the client participating in Court of Protection hearings is highlighted in the case study.
Court of Protection applies person specific approach in capacity to engage in sexual relations in the case of Hull City Council v KF (by her litigation friend, AI) [2022] EWCOP 33.