Case Law

Capacity to engage in sexual relations: A Local Authority v JB [2021] UKSC 52

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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. Introduction A decision that a person lacks capacity in respect of sexual relations can have profound and far-reaching implications. For instance, it will mean that the individual will be deprived […]

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