Court of Protection

Barrister Dr Laura Davidson explored the murky legal world of covert medication and the lack of legal safeguards surrounding these, in the second part of her series on Court of Protection practices, in this week’s NLJ.

Is it time for the shadowy practice of covert medication to be brought into the light? Dr Laura Davidson thinks so

Closed proceedings and covert medication? A recent case has created alarm. Is the Court of Protection too secretive? Are sufficient safeguards in place? In the first of a two-part series in NLJ, Dr Laura Davidson, of No5 Chambers, looks into a recent case concerning a vulnerable 20-year-old.

Closed proceedings & covert medication. In the first of a two-part series, Dr Laura Davidson asks if the Court of Protection has retreated to the realm of secrecy

The Court of Protection (CoP) has issued guidance on meetings between a judge and protected parties during proceedings

Lawyers have given a cautious welcome to Ministry of Justice proposals to digitalise lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)

Ministers are consulting on plans to overhaul the lasting power of attorney (LPA) process, shifting to a mainly digital service and introducing more safeguards against fraud and abuse

Tom Hall provides a practical guide to capacity & the appointment of attorneys & deputies