Court of Protection

Court of Protection Rules in Favor of Ending Covert Medication and Returning Woman to Mother's Care

Summary of A (Covert Medication: Residence), Re, [2024] EWCOP 19: Key rulings, legal impacts, and insights for professionals and students.

[2024] EWCOP 19

Case Law Article: Court of Protection Rules on Fiduciary Duty and Conflict of Interest in Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation v PW & Anor

Summary of Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation v PW & Anor, [2024] EWCOP 16: Key rulings, legal impacts, and insights for professionals and students.

[2024] EWCOP 16

Court of Protection Deliberates Autonomy in Pregnant Woman's Mental Health Treatment

Discover the nuanced judgment in Rotherham & Doncaster v NR, exploring autonomy and the Mental Capacity Act. Explore the delicate balance struck in this complex case.

[2024] EWCOP 17

Court of Protection Decides on Capacity of Autistic Woman: Legal Principles and Outcomes Discussed

Learn about Laura Wareham's capacity issues in the landmark Court of Protection case, examining legal principles under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and outcomes impacting decision-making and welfare.

[2024] EWCOP 15

Court of Protection Deliberates on Disclosure of Financial Settlements to Vulnerable Individuals

In PSG Trust Corporation Limited v CK & Anor [2024] EWCOP 14, Mr Justice Hayden delves into the intersections of capacity and vulnerability in financial decision-making within the Court of Protection. Explore critical issues surrounding a Property and Affairs Deputy's responsibilities and the need for tailored capacity assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

[2024] EWCOP 14

Court of Protection ruling affirms individual autonomy in decision-making on contraception and conception

"The Court of Protection ruling in 'Re EE (Capacity: Contraception and Conception)' analyzes decision-making capacity, autonomy, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in a nuanced legal context. Learn about the key considerations and outcomes of this important case."

[2024] EWCOP 5

Court of Protection Rules on Mental Capacity, Best Interests, and Restraint in Medical Treatment: X NHS Foundation Trust v RH

Discover the legal intricacies surrounding a patient's mental capacity and medical treatment decisions in X NHS Foundation Trust v RH case. Explore the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the court's considerations on best interests and restraint issues.

[2024] EWCOP 150

Capacity Assessment of Pregnant Woman with Learning Disability: Presumption Upheld in Landmark Case

Case [2024] EWCOP 4 analyzed DY's capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 regarding residence and care decisions amidst her pregnancy. Learn the legal principles, assessments, and outcomes shaping this significant ruling.

[2024] EWCOP 4

Court Upholds Best Interests Principle in Case of Medical Treatment for Incapacitated Individual

Discover the legal intricacies of medical treatment for incapacitated individuals in the case of Re TTN ([2024] EWCOP 1). Delve into the Mental Capacity Act 2005, best interests mandate, and the use of sedation and restraint in vital medical procedures.

[2024] EWCOP 1

Court Decision in A Hospital NHS Trust v Ms KL: Capacity, Restraint, and Best Interests in Medical Treatment

Explore the legal complexities of capacity, medical treatment consent, and deprivation of liberty in the recent EWCOP 59 case involving a mental health patient's best interests.

[2023] EWCOP 59

Court clarifies evidential requirements for authorizing deprivation of liberty under Mental Capacity Act & ECHR

In Stockport MBC v KB case, Court of Protection clarifies criteria for authorizing deprivation of liberty under MCA and ECHR, defining 'unsound mind' and necessary medical evidence. Learn about the implications for protecting the liberties of mentally disordered individuals.

[2023] EWCOP 58

Court Decision Upholds Best Interests in End-of-Life Care Dispute

In The NHS Foundation Trust v K case, the Court of Protection navigated complex end-of-life care decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, highlighting the delicate balance between preserving life and ensuring the individual's best interests and dignity are upheld.

[2023] EWCOP 57

Court of Protection Rules on Dental Treatment for Patient Lacking Capacity

Learn about the legal implications and key principles in the case of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust v BNK [2023] EWCOP 56. Explore how the court determined the best interests of a patient lacking capacity, considering the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and human rights. Understand the delicate balance between autonomy, religious beliefs, and safeguarding well-being in healthcare decision-making.

[2023] EWCOP 56

Court of Protection Recognizes and Enforces Irish High Court Order for Vulnerable Adult with Anorexia

Decisive ruling on recognizing and enforcing Irish High Court order in UK Court of Protection, [2023] EWCOP 55. Analysis includes Mental Capacity Act, Hague Convention, and public policy. Outcome favors recognition under Schedule 3 criteria with emphasis on legal principles and judicial discretion.

[2023] EWCOP 55

Court Upholds Best Interests Over Capacity in Life-Saving Medical Treatment Case

Explore the legal complexities of capacity, best interests, and human rights in the noteworthy case of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust v T & Ors [2023] EWCOP 54. Delve into the delicate balance between medical treatment decisions and safeguarding individual rights under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the European Convention on Human Rights.

[2023] EWCOP 54

Court Rules on Capacity and Best Interests in Surgery Consent Case

Court of Protection ruling on capacity and best interests in medical treatment under Mental Capacity Act 2005. Explore the intricate application of law and ethical considerations in Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust v Y case.

[2023] EWCOP 51

Court of Protection rules in favor of mastectomy for woman lacking capacity, orders Trust to pay majority of costs

The Court of Protection case [2023] EWCOP 50 delves into mental health, patient autonomy, and best interests in medical treatment decisions. Learn how the MCA 2005 guides assessments of capacity and key legal principles in this insightful analysis.

[2023] EWCOP 50

Court of Protection Balances Best Interests and Autonomy in Nutrition and Hydration Case

Discover the legal intricacies of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust v DL & Anor [2023] EWCOP 47 in the Court of Protection. Explore the intersection of mental capacity, healthcare decisions, and best interests, shedding light on vital legal principles and the nuanced balance between patient autonomy and life preservation.

[2023] EWCOP 47

Court Allows Appointment of Office-Holder as Deputy Under Mental Capacity Act 2005 With Emphasis on Insurance Coverages and Risk Assessment

Summary of SH, Re, [2018] EWCOP 21: Key rulings, legal impacts, and insights for professionals and students.

[2018] EWCOP 21

Court Revokes Lasting Power of Attorney Due to Attorney's Failure to Act in Best Interests of Donor: Re AH Case Study

Summary of AH, Re, [2016] EWCOP 9: Key rulings, legal impacts, and insights for professionals and students.

[2016] EWCOP 9