By Claire Martin, 19th May 2025 In May 2024, a year ago, Amanda Hill blogged about this case: “The protected party in this case (“L”) is a man in his twenties with “significant learning disability”, autism and complex physical disabilities. He had been living at home with a care package in place until July 2021, whenContinue reading “Unsuccessful Application for Permission to Appeal”
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Crisis point – is hospital a viable option for P?
By Amanda Hill, 9th May 2024 The protected party in this case (“L”) is a man in his twenties with “significant learning disability”, autism and complex physical disabilities. He had been living at home with a care package in place until July 2021, when his care package broke down and he was moved to a newContinue reading “Crisis point – is hospital a viable option for P?”
Can a judge discharge a Deputy without determination of wrong-doing? Statutory interpretation in action
By Celia Kitzinger, 12th January 2024 UPDATE: The mother/Deputy in this case appealed against the decision to a more senior judge (Mrs Justice Theis, Vice President of the Court of Protection). She lost the appeal. The reasons are set out in this judgment: CL v Swansea Bay University Health Board & Ors I chose toContinue reading “Can a judge discharge a Deputy without determination of wrong-doing? Statutory interpretation in action”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 