Case Law

Capacity assessments, care and residence, and “silos”: London Borough of Tower Hamlets v A [2020] EWCOP 21

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Introduction

By Tim Spencer-Lane Introduction A decision to move a person into residential care has significant implications for the individual concerned and their friends and family. It also has important legal ramifications. This is especially the case when it comes to placements concerning individuals who lack capacity to make the relevant decisions. It is vitally important […]

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