By John Harper, 27 October 2023 On Thursday 19 October 2023, I observed a remote hearing (COP 13627234) before Theis J, Vice President of the Court of Protection, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice. An earlier hearing in the case was blogged here: “A s.21A challenge for a restricted patient: A ‘shocking’ delay”. TheContinue reading “Another case of s.21A delay (with a happy ending)”
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Tampering with equipment or failings in care? A fact-finding hearing (Part 2)
By Amanda Hill (Anna), Pippa Arnold, John Harper, Gail Heslop, Ellen Lefley, Celia Kitzinger, Claire Martin, Tess Saunders and Ann Wilson (co-ordinated and curated with an introduction by Celia Kitzinger), 25 October 2023 Introductory Editorial Note This is the second collective blog post about a fact-finding hearing before Mr Justice Hayden, observed (in part) by more than 30Continue reading “Tampering with equipment or failings in care? A fact-finding hearing (Part 2)”
A ‘good news story’: Kidney dialysis trial for 17-year-old with learning disabilities
By Avaia Williams, 22 October 2023 Sana, a 17-year-old girl, is at the centre of this case. She has Joubert Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that leads to abnormal brain development. In Sana’s case, unfortunately, this has also led to her suffering with Stage 5 kidney failure, and, without haemodialysis, Sana will die within aContinue reading “A ‘good news story’: Kidney dialysis trial for 17-year-old with learning disabilities”
‘The horse has already bolted’: Transparency in a case of “brain-stem death”
By Celia Kitzinger, with Brian Farmer, 24 September 2023 On 9th July 2023, Andy Casey – then a healthy young man – was on a night out when he was assaulted in a pub garden. He was punched on the right side of his head and fell to the ground, with catastrophic injury to his brain. AnContinue reading “‘The horse has already bolted’: Transparency in a case of “brain-stem death””
Man on children’s ward due to no suitable placement
By Ahmed Hussain, 19 September 2023 This case concerns a young man who has recently turned 18. He is currently present on a paediatric ward despite having been ready for discharge back in August (about three weeks ago). This situation has arisen due to the lack of suitable placement options. Furthermore, he cannot live withContinue reading “Man on children’s ward due to no suitable placement”
Evidence for Ministry of Justice Consultation on “Open Justice: The way forward”
By Celia Kitzinger, 10 September 2023 Drawing on my experience with the Open Justice Court of Protection Project – and with some helpful input from other core team members – I submitted my views about open justice to the Ministry of Justice consultation, just before the deadline at 11.59 on 7th September 2023. I’ve reproducedContinue reading “Evidence for Ministry of Justice Consultation on “Open Justice: The way forward””
Prolonging life or protracting death? An end-of-life decision by Hayden J
By Zach Moss and Jemma Woodley, 1st September 2023 At a hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice on 22nd-23rd August 2023, Mr Justice Hayden made the decision to withdraw treatment (dialysis and clinically assisted nutrition and hydration) from a man in his fifties who was in a coma following a stroke. There is, as yet,Continue reading “Prolonging life or protracting death? An end-of-life decision by Hayden J”
Withdrawing treatment from a pastor in a coma: Balancing religious beliefs and medical realities
By Rhiannon Snaith, 30th August 2023 An evangelical preacher in his fifties (KT) had a stroke in February 2022. He underwent emergency surgery but has sustained significant brain damage and never regained consciousness. He is currently in hospital, in a coma and also has end-stage kidney failure and Type 2 diabetes. The Trust was seekingContinue reading “Withdrawing treatment from a pastor in a coma: Balancing religious beliefs and medical realities”
Closed Material Proceedings: A ‘forced marriage’ hearing before Theis J
By Celia Kitzinger, 23 August 2023 The hearing (COP 13907545 on 27 July 2023) concerns a young woman in her twenties (M) who has a mild learning disability and can also experience anxiety, depression and impulsivity. She needs 24-hour support to provide assistance with personal care, nutrition, medication and to allow her to access the community safely. Continue reading “Closed Material Proceedings: A ‘forced marriage’ hearing before Theis J”
A s.21A challenge for a ‘restricted’ patient: A “shocking” delay
By Febienne Green (with Celia Kitzinger), 8th August 2023 On Wednesday, 5th July 2023, I watched a hearing (COP 13627234) before Mrs Justice Theis, Vice President of the Court of Protection, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice via MS Teams. The case was a s.21A challenge to a standard authorisation depriving Mr N of hisContinue reading “A s.21A challenge for a ‘restricted’ patient: A “shocking” delay”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 