Case Law

Best interests: An NHS Trust v Y (by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor) [2018] UKSC 46

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Introduction

By John Churchill, barrister, Guildhall Chambers The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies in England and Wales, and therefore this case will be relevant for practitioners in both countries. The Supreme Court has recently wrestled with the issue of whether the law requires an application to the Court of Protection when clinically assisted nutrition and hydration […]

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