Daniel Clark, 10th March 2023 – with new update by Celia Kitzinger about the emergency hearing on 16th March 2023 (added at end of blog post) This hearing (COP 14036761, before Mrs Justice Theis) was scheduled to begin at 10:30am on Monday 6th March, 2023. However, the Judge was engaged with an urgent matter and soContinue reading “Discharge from hospital: Light at the end of a very long tunnel”
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A ‘closed materials’ hearing on forced marriage
By Celia Kitzinger, 1st March 2023 (revised 3rd March 2023) This is the first time I’ve watched a hearing before Mrs Justice Theis since she became Vice President of the Court of Protection on 13th February 2023. One of the last things the previous Vice President, Mr Justice Hayden, did before he stood down earlier thisContinue reading “A ‘closed materials’ hearing on forced marriage”
Is she detainable under s.3 Mental Health Act? Two Trusts disagree and a placement is in jeopardy
By Celia Kitzinger, 13 February 2023 The teenager at the centre of this case had a traumatic childhood, involving neglect and abuse. She has “suicidal ideation” and a history of harming herself and other people. Until recently (for the last year or so) she was living in a secure children’s home. Counsel for the ICB (IntegratedContinue reading “Is she detainable under s.3 Mental Health Act? Two Trusts disagree and a placement is in jeopardy”
Approving discharge arrangements and deprivation of liberty
By Celia Kitzinger, 8th February 2023 This is yet another case reflecting the problems caused to individuals due to the national shortage of appropriate accommodation for young people with complex needs. I observed the hearing (COP 14036761) on 3rd February 2023 before Mrs Justice Theis sitting (remotely) in the Royal Courts of Justice. A teenager isContinue reading “Approving discharge arrangements and deprivation of liberty”
After more than 4 months in hospital (for “assessment”), there’s a new placement and a transition plan for Mr M
By Celia Kitzinger, 19th July 2022 This was a short hearing in a long-running case – and if things go according to plan, it will have been the final hearing. There were two hearings in February 2022, the second of which approved Mr M’s transfer to hospital for what was projected to be an overnight stay. At theContinue reading “After more than 4 months in hospital (for “assessment”), there’s a new placement and a transition plan for Mr M”
Mental capacity assessment and transition plan for a man with schizophrenia and ulcerated legs
By Diana Sant Angelo, 4th July 2022 I am a Best Interests Assessor and I wanted to observe a hearing in the Court of Protection because I have always been interested in law – and now as a BIA, I am working in the overlap between the care and legal systems. On a more personalContinue reading “Mental capacity assessment and transition plan for a man with schizophrenia and ulcerated legs”
A man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia can be conveyed to hospital against his wishes for assessment of his ulcerated legs
By Claire Martin[1], 24th February 2022 A man in his 40s, Mr M, has severely ulcerated legs and he is reported to be declining or avoiding medical assessment. He has a long-standing diagnosis of schizophrenia and depression and is said to be addicted to Class A drugs (heroin and/or crack cocaine). He lives in supported livingContinue reading “A man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia can be conveyed to hospital against his wishes for assessment of his ulcerated legs”
Delay in finding a suitable placement for a young adult with Prader-Willi syndrome
By Aura Mackintosh Bamber, 22 February 2022 For any child’s family, a diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings with it a number of responsibilities and worries that are involved in properly caring for and managing this complex disorder. These worries are only exacerbated when a decision is made to deprive that child of their liberty inContinue reading “Delay in finding a suitable placement for a young adult with Prader-Willi syndrome”
Prader-Willi Syndrome and Transparency
A young man with Prader-Willi Syndrome was at the centre of a hearing before Theis J. I can only tell you this because journalist Brian Farmer and I made submissions to the judge saying that we should be allowed to report it and she eventually agreed.
A mother abroad and a family dispute: Part 3
By Kristy Regan, 6th January 2022 This long-running case (COP 13677853) concerns Mrs P, an 80+ year old widow who’s been living in a European country at an unknown address with one of her daughters, “Kim” (all names are pseudonyms), a litigant in person. The applicant is Mrs P’s other daughter, “Louise” (represented by Sarah Haren of 5 StoneContinue reading “A mother abroad and a family dispute: Part 3”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 