Fit for discharge for the last 8 months and still in hospital: Yet more delay (and Lieven J offers to mediate)
By Kim Dodd and Amanda Hill, 21 June 2026 “I apologise to [P’s siblings], who must think that the justice system is a bit of…
By Kim Dodd and Amanda Hill, 21 June 2026 “I apologise to [P’s siblings], who must think that the justice system is a bit of…
Counsel for the local authority said they would look to carry out the move on Thursday (two days later). The judge explored with everyone how…
By Maria Maier, 17th June 2026 As an Independent Advocate for individuals who lack mental capacity, I have seen at first-hand the vital role the…
Court proceedings can cause unintended harm to the person at the centre of the case (“P”) as well as to P’s family, and to P’s…
by Lorraine Currie, 11th June 2026 The image accompanying this blog has been provided by Lorraine’s daughter: the Magic Artist, Grace. To see her artwork…
By the core team of the Open Justice Court of Protection Project, 9th June 2026 On 21 May 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down…