According to the appellant, an “urban myth” had developed about the application of the ‘open justice’ principle to Court of Protection hearings. Flowing from that…
In this ‘advance briefing’, I will set out the relevant background and a short summary of the arguments of the appellant and the intervenors. I…
By Celia Kitzinger, 24th February 2026 The judgment is now published (click on the title to read it) Lesley Barnor Townsend -v- Epsom and St…
By Amanda Hill, 12th February 2026 I am the daughter of a protected party in the Court of Protection. I can say that because at…
According to the OS, there had been “a disagreement between the parties” about whether or not the court ought to make that order in the…
P enjoys much of his life, his sports and his social time. His wishes and feelings are to live – but while living at home…
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