Mental health and capacity forum: Case law roundup, December 2026
Please note: This webinar is taking place on Microsoft Teams and will not be recorded.
Join us on 1 December for our mental health and capacity forum, bringing together professionals working across health and social care.
Explore recent legal developments with Browne Jacobson’s health advisory and inquest team, with a focus on what the latest decisions mean for you and the people you support.
Recent judgments can offer valuable lessons for those navigating mental health and capacity issues in practice. Mark Barnett, Partner, and Laura Thomas, Associate, will examine cases heard in the High Court and Court of Protection, including deprivation of liberty cases following AGNI. They’ll draw out the key takeaways for health and social care professionals, considering how the courts’ reasoning can inform day-to-day practice. The session will finish with a Q&A, offering an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the issues most relevant to your work.
Our in-person and online events are designed exclusively for clients and prospects. As such, we reserve the right to cancel bookings. If you’d like to speak to a member of the team regarding your attendance, please contact us.
Contact
Mark Barnett
Partner
mark.barnett@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2515
Laura Thomas
Associate
laura.thomas@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2453
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