I’m not immune from criticism, here. What I thought were my reasonable efforts to get clarity about whether this hearing was going ahead, and then my further attempts to get the link, seem to have created problems for HMCTS staff. Those miscommunications and misunderstandings swirled around a judge who probably didn’t even have time for a cup of tea between hearings. It wasn’t my intention to exacerbate those stresses and, in future, I’ll just send any and all correspondence direct to the hub. That’s what I’ve learnt from this experience. I hope there’s some judicial learning from this experience, too.
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Writing support plans, an appropriate 1.2 rep, and educational provision
At the December 2024 hearing (which I did not observe), the judge had directed that an up-to-date Care Act assessment and support plan be filed with the court in time for the next hearing. That hadn’t happened by the time of the April hearing, and he wanted to know why not.
“Substantial disagreement” about whether P should return home
By Daniel Clark, 6 May 2024 Mrs F has a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and has been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 on a number of occasions. She is currently residing in a mental health hospital. She is medically fit for discharge and subject to a standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. TheContinue reading ““Substantial disagreement” about whether P should return home “
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 