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Saltman Engineering Co v Campbell Engineering Co Ltd: CA 1948

The plaintiffs instructed the defendant to make tools for the manufacture of leather punches in accordance with drawings which the plaintiffs provided to the defendant for this purpose. The defendant used the drawings to make tools, and the tools to make leather punches, on their own account. The finished product (i.e. the leather punches) were … Continue reading Saltman Engineering Co v Campbell Engineering Co Ltd: CA 1948

Pitt and Another v Holt and Another: ChD 18 Jan 2010

The claimant sought to unravel a settlement she had made as receiver for her late husband, saying that it had been made without consideration of its Inheritance Tax implications. The Revenue said that there was no operative mistake so as to allow the rule in Hastings-Bass to apply allowing the variation. Held: For the rule … Continue reading Pitt and Another v Holt and Another: ChD 18 Jan 2010

W v L: CA 1974

For civil patients, it matters a great deal whether the classification of their condition is ‘severe subnormality’ or just ‘subnormality’ or whether it is ‘mental illness’ or ‘psychopathic disorder’. Lawton LJ discussed the construction of the phrase ‘mental illness’: ‘The answer in my judgment is to be found in the advice which Lord Reid gave … Continue reading W v L: CA 1974

Regina v Hussein: CACD 16 Dec 2005

Whether a procedural mistake might lead to the need for a venire de novo. Citations: [2005] EWCA Crim 3556 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Norman, Regina v CACD 31-Jul-2008 The defendant suffered a degenerative disease affecting his mental capacity, and at trial the issue of his fitness to plead arose. Held: Where … Continue reading Regina v Hussein: CACD 16 Dec 2005

Regina v Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club, ex parte Aga Khan: CA 4 Dec 1992

No Judicial Review of Decisions of Private Body Despite the wide range of its powers, the disciplinary committee of the Jockey Club remains a domestic tribunal. Judicial review is not available to a member. The relationship is in contract between the club and its member. Sir Thomas Bingham MR said: ‘No serious racecourse management, owner, … Continue reading Regina v Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club, ex parte Aga Khan: CA 4 Dec 1992

The Health Service Executive of Ireland v Moorgate: CoP 11 Mar 2020

Consideration of whether the necessary criteria are met for the recognition and enforcement of protective measures contained in an order made by the Irish High Court on 4th February 2020. The order was made by the President of the Irish High Court on the application of the Health Service Executive of Ireland (‘HSE’). The order … Continue reading The Health Service Executive of Ireland v Moorgate: CoP 11 Mar 2020

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust v RR: CoP 9 Aug 2019

The Court was asked to make declarations in relation to a young man specifically in relation to easing his passing. Specifically, his capacity to make decisions around his care for himself; and, secondly, if he lacks capacity, to consider and, if appropriate, approve a palliative care plan to allow him to die, (which is likely … Continue reading University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust v RR: CoP 9 Aug 2019

Serious Medical Treatment, Guidance: CoP 17 Jan 2020

Practice – Court of Protection – Serious medical treatment – When necessary to seek court authorisation for treatment – Guidance on procedure to be followed – Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c 9), ss 5, 6, 15, 16 Judges: Hayden J Citations: [2020] EWCOP 2, [2020] 1 WLR 641, [2020] WLR(D) 30 Links: Bailii, WLRD Statutes: … Continue reading Serious Medical Treatment, Guidance: CoP 17 Jan 2020

QJ v A Local Authority: CoP 21 Jan 2020

Judges: Mr Justice Hayden Citations: [2020] EWCOP 3 Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: See Also – QJ v A Local Authority and Another CoP 29-Jan-2020 . . Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete. Health Updated: 22 November 2022; Ref: scu.650596

S, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 28 Jan 2014

The claimant, ‘S’, claimed damages for his alleged unlawful immigration detention in Corby Police Station and Colnbrook and Harmondsworth IRCs between 3 December 2011 and 21 March 2012 and for the alleged series of significant breaches by the defendant, of the policies relating to immigration detention, the detaining of those suffering from serious mental illness … Continue reading S, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 28 Jan 2014

ZH v The Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis: QBD 14 Mar 2012

The claimant sought damages. He was severely autistic needing one to one support. On a familiarisation visit to a swimming pool he became transfixed by the water. A pool lifeguard was told not to touch him, but his carers were unable to distract him, and the pool management called the police as he became agitated. … Continue reading ZH v The Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis: QBD 14 Mar 2012

Doogan and Another v NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board: SCS 24 Apr 2013

(Extra Division, Inner House) The reclaimers, Roman Catholic midwives working on a labour ward as co-ordinators, sought to assert a right of conscientious objection under the 1967 Act. The respondents said that only those directly involved in the termination of a pregnancy could assert such a right. Held: The midwives’ appeal succeeded. The Act set … Continue reading Doogan and Another v NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board: SCS 24 Apr 2013

An NHS Trust v DJ and Others: CoP 6 Dec 2012

The patient, a 68 year old man did not have mental capacity to make decisions as to his treatment. The family and hospital had long-standing disagreements about his care. The hospital now sought an order to allow his non-resuscitation in the event of a serious further deterioration of specified sorts. He now suffered cancer of … Continue reading An NHS Trust v DJ and Others: CoP 6 Dec 2012

Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James and Others: CA 1 Mar 2013

The patient had been found to lack capacity to litigate and make decisions as to his medical treatment. The Hospital appealed against rejection of its request for a declaration that it would be lawful to withhold treatment in the case of clinical deterioration, in particular the making of a ‘Do not attempt to Resuscitate’ instruction. … Continue reading Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James and Others: CA 1 Mar 2013

Leicester City Council v MPZ: CoP 29 Nov 2019

Mary (not her real name) is a 31 year old woman with a learning disability associated with a history of social and functional skills impairment and significant cognitive impairments. The Court considered her capacity and whether Mary is a vulnerable adult in respect of whom the court should consider making orders to protect her pursuant … Continue reading Leicester City Council v MPZ: CoP 29 Nov 2019

Tracey, Regina (on The Application of) v Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation and Others: Admn 19 Dec 2012

The claimant sought judicial review of the decisions by the respondent as to the care of his late wife, particularly as to the use of ‘ Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation’ orders. Judges: Nicola Davies DBE J Citations: [2012] EWHC 3670 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act 2005 37, Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent … Continue reading Tracey, Regina (on The Application of) v Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation and Others: Admn 19 Dec 2012

Re Clarke: CoP 24 Oct 2012

Mrs Clarke had successfully established her capacity before the court. She now resisted the costs of the application being charged on her property. Judges: Peter Jackson J Citations: [2012] EWHC 2947 (COP) Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Family, Costs Updated: 05 November 2022; Ref: scu.465182

A Local Authority v A and Another: CoP 24 Jun 2010

Bodey J set out the test of capacity as to whether a woman of low intelligence could herself decide whether to use contraception. The test for capacity to be applied to ascertain a woman’s ability to understand and weigh up the immediate medical issues surrounding contraceptive treatment includes consideration of: (a) the reason for contraception … Continue reading A Local Authority v A and Another: CoP 24 Jun 2010

Re G, (Court of Protection: Injunction): CA 11 Oct 2022

The Court considered the legal test to be applied by the Court of Protection when considering an application for an injunction. Judges: Lord Justice Baker Lord Justice Phillips And Lord Justice Nugee Citations: [2022] EWCA Civ 1312 Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Litigation Practice Updated: 23 October 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Re G, (Court of Protection: Injunction): CA 11 Oct 2022

A NHS Foundation Trust v Ms X (By Her Litigation Friend, The Official Solicitor): CoP 8 Oct 2014

X suffered both severe anorexia and alcoholism. She had in the past been repeatedly and compulsorily admitted to hospital for treatment, but her doctors considered that whilst this might be life extending treatment it had proved ineffective and unethical. They sought a declaration that they may not be obliged to offer the treatment again. The … Continue reading A NHS Foundation Trust v Ms X (By Her Litigation Friend, The Official Solicitor): CoP 8 Oct 2014

M H Marshall v Southampton And South West Hampshire Area Health Authority (Teaching): ECJ 26 Feb 1986

ECJ The court considered the measure of compensation in a successful claim for sex discrimination arising from the health authority’s provision of an earlier compulsory retirement age for women compared with that for men in the same employment. The health authority paid her the maximum sum of pounds 6,250 which was then permitted as compensation … Continue reading M H Marshall v Southampton And South West Hampshire Area Health Authority (Teaching): ECJ 26 Feb 1986

Belhaj and Another v Straw and Others: SC 17 Jan 2017

The claimant alleged complicity by the defendant, (now former) Foreign Secretary, in his mistreatment by the US while held in Libya. He also alleged involvement in his unlawful abduction and removal to Libya, from which had had fled for political persecution. The defendants now appealed from rejection of the defendants’ claim to state immunity and … Continue reading Belhaj and Another v Straw and Others: SC 17 Jan 2017

P and Q v Surrey County Council: CA 28 Feb 2011

The appellant sisters, both with substantial learing disabilities appealed against a declaration that the arrangements made for their care by the respondent did not amount to a deprivation of their liberty. In either case, they would only be allowed to leave their residence under escort of a competent adult. Held: The appeals failed. Judges: Mummery, … Continue reading P and Q v Surrey County Council: CA 28 Feb 2011

B (A Local Authority) v RM and Others: FD 15 Oct 2010

The court was asked whether and if so, on what basis a Court considering an application for a care order in respect of a young person with lifelong disabilities should transfer the case to the Court of Protection to be dealt with under the Mental Capacity Act, 2005, rather than the Children Act, 1989. Judges: … Continue reading B (A Local Authority) v RM and Others: FD 15 Oct 2010

Regina v C (Mental disorder: Sexual activity): CACD 23 May 2008

The defendant appealed his conviction of sexual activity with a person wth a mental disorder. He said that the victim had consented. The court had said that her consent was vitiated by virtue of her mental disorder. Held: For mental disorder or incapacity to found such a prosecution, the lack of capacity had to be … Continue reading Regina v C (Mental disorder: Sexual activity): CACD 23 May 2008

Nicklinson and Another, Regina (on The Application of): SC 25 Jun 2014

Criminality of Assisting Suicide not Infringing The court was asked: ‘whether the present state of the law of England and Wales relating to assisting suicide infringes the European Convention on Human Rights, and whether the code published by the Director of Public Prosecutions relating to prosecutions of those who are alleged to have assisted a … Continue reading Nicklinson and Another, Regina (on The Application of): SC 25 Jun 2014

Airedale NHS Trust v Bland: HL 4 Feb 1993

Procedures on Withdrawal of Life Support Treatment The patient had been severely injured in the Hillsborough disaster, and had come to be in a persistent vegetative state (PVS). The doctors sought permission to withdraw medical treatment. The Official Solicitor appealed against an order of the Court of Appeal permitting the action. Held: The appeal failed. … Continue reading Airedale NHS Trust v Bland: HL 4 Feb 1993

NT v FS and Others: CoP 26 Mar 2013

An application was made for a statutory will for the patient. The court considered how it should approach competing suggestions as to the provisions to be included. Held: The 2005 Act had changed the basis for such wills fundamentally. The court must decide what is objectively in the patient’s best interests, and not what the … Continue reading NT v FS and Others: CoP 26 Mar 2013

B, Regina (on the Application of) v Ashworth Hospital Authority: HL 17 Mar 2005

The House was asked whether a patient detained for treatment under the 1983 Act can be treated against his will for any mental disorder from which he is suffering or only for the particular form of mental disorder from which he is classified as suffering for the purpose of the order or application authorising his … Continue reading B, Regina (on the Application of) v Ashworth Hospital Authority: HL 17 Mar 2005

ACCG and Another v MN and Others: CoP 20 Nov 2013

Application for order under the 2005 Act restricting contact between the young adult child with disabilities and his family. Eleanor King J described his condition saying he had: ‘severe learning and physical disabilities together with autism and an uncommon epileptic condition resulting in frequent seizures and risk of sudden death. A nurse has to be … Continue reading ACCG and Another v MN and Others: CoP 20 Nov 2013

KD and Another v London Borough of Havering: CoP 19 Oct 2009

The court may determine a case summarily of its own motion, but their power ‘must be exercised appropriately and with a modicum of restraint’. Judges: Horowitz QC Citations: (2009) 12 CCL Rep 671, [2010] Fam Law 244, [2010] WTLR 69, [2009] EW Misc 7 (EWCOP), [2010] 1 FLR 1393 Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act … Continue reading KD and Another v London Borough of Havering: CoP 19 Oct 2009

E v Channel Four, News International Ltd and St Helens Borough Council: FD 1 Jun 2005

The applicant sought an order restraining publication by the defendants of material, saying she did not have capacity to consent to the publication. She suffered a multiple personality disorder. She did herself however clearly wish the film to be broadcast, and she wished to criticise her care. Held: An injunction was refused. ‘If Pamela has … Continue reading E v Channel Four, News International Ltd and St Helens Borough Council: FD 1 Jun 2005

Tonstate Group Ltd and Others v Wojakovski: ChD 15 Jul 2022

Whether the defendant in these proceedings, Edward Wojakovski, has capacity to conduct contempt proceedings against him. Judges: Mrs Justice Falk Citations: [2022] EWHC 1771 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Health, Contempt of Court Updated: 19 July 2022; Ref: scu.679570

W Primary Care Trust v TB and Others: Fd 17 Jul 2009

The adult patient TB suffered both physical and mental delusional disabilities. The carers felt that community support and treatment having failed, only intensive residential reatment would help. She resisted this proposed detention. Held: The court considered its powers under the 1983 and the 2005 Act, and ‘if by operation of section 16A (2) (b) above … Continue reading W Primary Care Trust v TB and Others: Fd 17 Jul 2009

Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis v ZH: CA 14 Feb 2013

The claimant was a young epileptic and autistic adult. On a supervised trip to a swimming pool, he became fascinated by the water, and the pool staff called the police. Through the police misunderstanding his needs, he ended up first in the water and then being forcibly restrained. The commissioner now appealed against the findings … Continue reading Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis v ZH: CA 14 Feb 2013

A Local Authority v DL and Others: FD 19 Apr 2011

The court was asked: ‘Whether there is jurisdiction for the injunctions sought by the Claimant to be made under the court’s inherent jurisdiction in relation to vulnerable adults or under s 222 Local Government Act 1972’ on certain facts. Judges: Theis DBE J Citations: [2011] EWHC 1022 (Fam) Links: Bailii Statutes: Mental Capacity Act 2005, … Continue reading A Local Authority v DL and Others: FD 19 Apr 2011

In re M; ITW v Z and Others (Statutory Will): FD 12 Oct 2009

The court considered a request for a statutory will under the 2005 Act. Held: the Court of Protection has no jurisdiction to rule on the validity of any will. However, Munby J made three points: (1) that the 2005 Act laid down no hierarchy as between the various factors listed in section 4 which had … Continue reading In re M; ITW v Z and Others (Statutory Will): FD 12 Oct 2009

K v The Hospital Managers of The Kingswood Centre and Another: CA 23 Oct 2014

Appeal against an order refusing to grant a writ of habeas corpus in respect a person who lacks capacity to make relevant decisions for himself within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and who was at all material times detained under Section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Judges: Lord Justice Ryder … Continue reading K v The Hospital Managers of The Kingswood Centre and Another: CA 23 Oct 2014

A v The Archbishop of Birmingham: QBD 30 Jun 2005

Assessment of damages following child abuse by Catholic priest. Held: General damages of andpound;50,000 were in line with Coxon and were approved. A had not been shown to be, and is not, incapable of managing his affairs. The court differed from the conclusion of the Court of Protection. Damages should be awarded on the basis … Continue reading A v The Archbishop of Birmingham: QBD 30 Jun 2005

Quayle and others v Regina, Attorney General’s Reference (No. 2 of 2004): CACD 27 May 2005

Each defendant appealed against convictions associated variously with the cultivation or possession of cannabis resin. They sought to plead medical necessity. There had been medical recommendations to move cannabis to the list of drugs which might be prescribed by a doctor, but this had been rejected. Held: The appeals failed. There was no over-arching principle … Continue reading Quayle and others v Regina, Attorney General’s Reference (No. 2 of 2004): CACD 27 May 2005

Penelope Wilson v Howard (Pawnbrokers) Ltd: CA 4 Feb 2005

The customer challenged a series of pawn agreements. The broker appealed the finding that the contracts were invalid, on the basis that the judgment had created an unjust enrichment. Held: The appeal failed: ‘in pawn transactions the debtor is particularly at risk because there is nothing to stop the pawnbroker selling the security in order … Continue reading Penelope Wilson v Howard (Pawnbrokers) Ltd: CA 4 Feb 2005

Mersey Care NHS Trust, Regina (on the Application of) v Mental Health Review Tribunal and others: Admn 22 Jul 2004

Proceedings before the Mental Health Review Tribnal had been very nearly all held in private. The patient, Ian Brady sought to have his hearing in public. Held: Beatson J approved the Tribunal’s reasons forfind that their privacy rules were a proper and proportionate departure from the principle of open justice and thus compatible with article … Continue reading Mersey Care NHS Trust, Regina (on the Application of) v Mental Health Review Tribunal and others: Admn 22 Jul 2004

DL v A Local Authority and Others: CA 28 Mar 2012

The LA sought to protect an elderly couple, one without capacity from their adult son who was said to be bullying them. The court was faced with questions as to its continued inherent jurisdiction to act in a situation not covered by the 2005 Act. Held: The court’s inherent jurisdictions survived the Act. Judges: Maurice … Continue reading DL v A Local Authority and Others: CA 28 Mar 2012

Giles, Regina (on the Application of) v Parole Board and Another: HL 31 Jul 2003

The defendant had been sentenced for offences of violence, but an additional period was imposed to protect the public. He had been refused leave for reconsideration of that part of his sentence after he completed the normal segment of his sentence. He wanted a consideration which would parallel the new won rights of review for … Continue reading Giles, Regina (on the Application of) v Parole Board and Another: HL 31 Jul 2003

Munjaz v Mersey Care National Health Service Trust And the Secretary of State for Health, the National Association for Mental Health (Mind) Respondent interested;: CA 16 Jul 2003

The claimant was a mental patient under compulsory detention, and complained that he had been subjected to periods of seclusion. Held: The appeal succeeded. The hospital had failed to follow the appropriate Code of Practice. The Code was not obligatory, but following it would generally ensure that a patient’s rights were not infringed. It recognised … Continue reading Munjaz v Mersey Care National Health Service Trust And the Secretary of State for Health, the National Association for Mental Health (Mind) Respondent interested;: CA 16 Jul 2003

Regina (Director of Public Prosecutions) v Camplin: HL 1978

The court considered the direction to be given as to the existence of provocation so as to reduce a charge of murder to one of manslaughter. The reasonable man in the definition should be one with the defendant’s mental condition. ‘The judge should state what the question is using the very terms of the section. … Continue reading Regina (Director of Public Prosecutions) v Camplin: HL 1978

In Re L (By His Next Friend GE); Regina v Bournewood Community and Mental Health NHS Trust, Ex Parte L: HL 25 Jun 1998

The applicant was an adult autistic, unable to consent to medical treatment. Treatment was provided at a day centre. He had been detained informally under the Act and against the wishes of his carers, but the Court of Appeal decided he should have been formally detained. Held: The appeal succeeded. His detention had not been … Continue reading In Re L (By His Next Friend GE); Regina v Bournewood Community and Mental Health NHS Trust, Ex Parte L: HL 25 Jun 1998

Keenan v The United Kingdom: ECHR 3 Apr 2001

A young prisoner was known to be at risk of suicide, but nevertheless was not provided with adequate specialist medical supervision. He was punished for an offence, by way of segregation which further put him at risk. Held: Inhuman and degrading treatment had to achieve a certain standard of seriousness before it became an infringement, … Continue reading Keenan v The United Kingdom: ECHR 3 Apr 2001