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”
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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”
Varying reporting restrictions to name Kent County Council in “shocking” delay case
By Celia Kitzinger, 11 August 2023 Kent County Council was criticised in court for misunderstanding the law and creating lengthy delays for a care home patient who wants to move to a different care home closer to his family[1]. Mrs Justice Theis, Vice President of the Court of Protection, said in the course of aContinue reading “Varying reporting restrictions to name Kent County Council in “shocking” delay case”
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”
Cancer investigations – with restraint authorised if required
By Celia Kitzinger, 16 July 2023 Mr D is in his fifties, and he’s currently in a psychiatric hospital, with a longstanding diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and a suspected mild learning disability. He’s lost a lot of weight recently, and blood tests show a range of inflammatory markers indicative of potential cancer. Doctors say heContinue reading “Cancer investigations – with restraint authorised if required”
‘It’s unclear how urgent this is’: A case concerning covert medication
By Daniel Clark, 31 May 2023 This case (COP 14023716) was heard before Theis J, via MS Teams, on Friday 26th May 2023 at 10am. It was not plain sailing for me to access this hearing but given its subject matter (covert medication) I was glad that, with a lot of help from Celia Kitzinger, I persevered. IssuesContinue reading “‘It’s unclear how urgent this is’: A case concerning covert medication”
Discharge from hospital: Light at the end of a very long tunnel
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”
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”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 