Case Law

Capacity and sexual relations: London Borough of Tower Hamlets v NB and AU [2019] EWCOP 27

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Introduction

By Tim Spencer-Lane The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies in England and Wales, and therefore this case will be relevant for practitioners in both countries. In November 2021 the Supreme Court published its decision in JB v A local Authority, which concerned capacity to engage in sexual relations. A summary can be found here. As […]

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