By Amanda Hill, formerly ‘Anna‘, 7 July 2023 “How did the court case with your mum go?” “OK but I’m not allowed to tell you about it or I could be held in contempt of court and have my assets seized” This was a conversation I had with a cousin during a family reunion lastContinue reading “Gagged – in whose best interests?”
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Overcoming the challenges of observing my first remote hearing in the Court of Protection
By Peter C Bell, 6th July 2023 I am a (mature!) law student at the Open University, studying part-time for an LLB Law (Hons), and have just completed my second year (results of last End of Module Assessment eagerly awaited). I have a long-standing interest in Open Justice, having observed or participated in hearings inContinue reading “Overcoming the challenges of observing my first remote hearing in the Court of Protection”
A ‘bog standard’ s.21A case: Amanda’s (‘Anna’s) Mum
By Celia Kitzinger, 5 June 2023 Update April 2025: Following a successful application to vary the Transparency Order, the name ‘Anna’ can now be retired and Amanda Hill can speak in her own name. Her bio is at the bottom of this blog. In recognition of the many months when Amanda had to remain as Anna,Continue reading “A ‘bog standard’ s.21A case: Amanda’s (‘Anna’s) Mum”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 