28 March 2024 Insight 10 years on: has the Cheshire West decision gone west? Mrs Justice Lieven’s recent judgment perhaps represents the most serious (albeit first instance) challenge to Cheshire West in the 10 years since it was handed down. In this article, we explore the approach Mrs Lieven took to the question of deprivation of liberty of a child, which may have wider implications. Bookmark this page 7 min read
27 March 2024 Insight Walking the tightrope: balancing best interests decisions in covert medication and residence cases A recent decision from Mr Justice Poole in the Court of Protection sheds new light on the intricacies surrounding best interests decisions in respect of the administration of covert medication and residence. Bookmark this page 5 min read