Our recent case of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust v CD is significant because it is the first reported judgment on the use of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) to make contingent and anticipatory declarations in the event that P lacks capacity at a particular future point in time.
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Health lawyer, Chris Stark, provides you with an update on the recent case of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust v CD [2019] EWCOP 24.
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Those with a keen eye on mental health law will have seen that Sir Simon Wessely’s full report on the Mental Health Act was published on 6 December 2018.
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Albeit in very sad individual circumstances, today’s judgment by the Supreme Court on An NHS Trust v Y [2018] UKSC 46 is hopefully one of the rare occasions when courts have an opportunity to bring relief for professionals and families alike.
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The question of representation at inquest is always at the forefront of everyone’s minds and as someone who represents a wide variety of health, care, public and independent sector clients I often sit next to an unrepresented family.
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Since P v Cheshire West and Cheshire Council and P & Q v Surrey County Council in March 2014 there has been added impetus to clarifying the coronial requirements when a person dies under a DoL.
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In this video Chris Stark provides an update on the Chief Coroner’s first annual report and the impact this may have on your organisation.
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In this video Ian explains what is involved in an inquest and how this can impact your school.
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Ian Long explains the implications of being involved in an inquest and what your school can do when faced with the situation.
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Coroners reforms – finally insight
The Coroners and Justice Act received royal assent in 2009.
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