I have never trusted @rbkc since I saw what they put my friends Elaine, ex ballerina, & Donald, lighting designer, through. They are in this article & you can see them both, my dearest friends RIP dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Not legal advice, but if multiple victims of alleged abuse come forward about the actions of staff in your organisation, best not to simply respond with;

'LOOK OVER THERE AT THE LOVELY BIRDS'🤪

I have blogged about a case which showed the importance of choosing the right person to support and act for you, most recently here:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/03/22/the…
And people accepting the responsibility should be fully aware of what they may need to do Advance Care Plan Day 2024 Open Justice Court of Protection Project

Should a family member be told their house has been sold? The judge in this hearing observed by Daniel Clark said no. We were told (in advance of our hearing) that we had to. Ethical questions to which there are no easy answers raised in this blog:

openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/05/02/fin…

The medical experts in this case reported that Sudiksha did NOT have an impairment of the mind or brain. The judge decided (contrary to the medical evidence) that she did. This is key to the appeal - who should decide?

This is the case, supported by Christian Concern, that the parents of Sudiksha have brought to the Court of Appeal. Anyone can listen to it live (1st - 2nd May) or on YouTube after the hearing is finished.

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Calling COP lawyers....

I'm trying to understand the scope of the 'exercise of judicial discretion' (prompted by repeated refs in a recent Court of Appeal case).

What texts should I read?

What is the most relevant case law on this?

Keen to understand the concept better.

It's just started. There are no reporting restrictions.

Catherine Baksi Society of Editors UK It's true that journalists are the 'eyes and ears of the public' - but we also have our own eyes and ears and some of us are court observers and blogger. Delighted to learn that the new board 'will engage with the public'- look forward to it.

In 1921 Beatrix Potter wrote of her memories of 'Old Kensington' and described seeing 'Jack in the Green and the sweeps & milk maids dancing on May day somewhere near Kensington Square' (image: 'The First of May' from 'London Town' 1883) #MayDay The Beatrix Potter Society University of Cumbria

Having been confined to bed for the day (🤧), it was really insightful to spend time ‘attending’ Court to watch this hearing.
Really impressed by the dedication of all to find a workable solution, and blown away by the level of attention & focus of legal professionals!

📢Been a few months in the making....but new page on my website now live....more resource to follow

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#AdvanceCarePlanning

This is a real unusual example of just how decision specific mental capacity assessments can be.

It's fascinating to read how playing Grand Theft Auto can fit into the wider tapestry of a deprivation of liberty

Court considers access to Grand Theft Auto openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/04/28/for… via Open Justice Court of Protection Project

Do family members have some feedback on methods of communication that work best for them in relation to capacity assessments and their outcome?

Thousands of trees have been planted on a fell after it was bought by a community interest company. bbc.in/3UgPlCh

GTA in the Court of Protection
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/04/28/for… via Open Justice Court of Protection Project

This will be hugely complicated for people who have appointees, or more broadly lack capacity re their P&A and receive PIP.