Case Law

Mental capacity in relation to sexual relations, contact, contraception and conception: Re EE (Capacity: Contraception and Conception) [2024] EWCOP 5

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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 In this case, the Court of Protection was being asked to determine a woman’s capacity to engage in sexual relations, to decide about contact with others, and to make […]

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