Appeals brought by two young persons from orders made by judges of the Family Division in which it was declared under the inherent jurisdiction that, although the young persons were competent to decide whether to consent to or refuse medical treatment in the form of blood transfusion, it would nevertheless be lawful for their doctors to administer blood to them in the course of an operation if that became necessary to prevent serious injury or death.
The President of the Family Division,
,
Lord Justice Peter Jackson,
,
And,
,
Lady Justice Nicola Davies
[2021] EWCA Civ 1888
Bailii
England and Wales
Children, Health
Updated: 03 January 2022; Ref: scu.670459