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ICBC promoted corrupt executive, ignored employee misconduct as it pursued global expansion “Wrapped in Cotton Wool”: Protection, Restriction and P’s Best Interests
Following years of serious illness, B’s parents had created what the judge described as a “cocoon of happiness” around their daughter. The difficult question before…
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“Complete failure” of Fit to Discharge proceedings before Lieven J: Carers suspended after allegations of abuse, and no immediate prospect of discharge
The judge struggles to see how things could be worse. Allegations of abuse have been made against the carers, a safeguarding investigation is underway, the…
Reducing restrictions for a person deprived of his liberty: internet use, access to services and ensuring appropriate support
Senior Judge Hilder (and the OS) seemed very familiar with how difficult it can be to ensure that organisations follow through on their responsibility and…
When compliance is not consent: Applying AGNI when P is sedated and objecting
This hearing the opportunity to see how the Court is approaching the Supreme Court’s new, multifactorial test for deprivation of liberty following A Reference by…
A remarkable turnaround: Updating the “vile judgment” case
By October 2025, the local authority had concluded that 24-hour live-in care was no longer necessary and sought court approval to replace it with four…
Unlawful deprivation of liberty and the retrospective effect of AGNI: When the capacity requirement is not met
Following AGNI, has P (who has capacity to make decisions about care and residence) been deprived of her liberty for the purposes of making a…