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Law digests: 26 April 2024

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26 April 2024
Issue: 8068 / Categories: Case law , In Court , Law digest
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Mental health

King’s College Hospital NHS ­Foundation Trust v South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and another [2024] EWCOP 20, [2024] All ER (D) 47 (Apr)

The Court of Protection held that GF, who was 60 years old and had been admitted to hospital via A&E, lacked capacity pursuant to ss 15(1)(a) and (b) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to (i) conduct the proceedings and (ii) make decisions as to his medical treatment, in particular in relation to an above-knee amputation and associated pre- and post-operative treatment. Further, the clinical evidence was overwhelming. The collective medical opinion was that an above-knee amputation was the only realistic option. It was lawful and in GF’s best interests to undergo surgery to have his right leg amputated above the knee and to receive care and treatment in accordance with the terms of the treatment plan.

Personal injuries

Williams-Henry (by her mother and litigation friend Christel Williams) v Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 806 (KB), [2024] All ER (D) 44 (Apr)

The King’s Bench Division dismissed the claimant’s

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