Search Results for: Mental Capacity Act 2005 2(5)

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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

Birmingham City Council v D: CoP 21 Jan 2016

D was a young adult with several disorders presenting challenging behaviour. The Hospital sought arrangements allowing control over him for his care and education. Judges: Keehan J Citations: [2016] EWCOP 8, [2016] PTSR 1129, [2016] WLR(D) 143 Links: Bailii, WLRD Statutes: Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005 2(5) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: … Continue reading Birmingham City Council v D: CoP 21 Jan 2016