# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=22 [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Clients and capacity. Law Society, 'Working with clients who may lack mental capacity' (14/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/clients-and-capacity-law-society-working-with-clients-who-may-lack-mental-capacity-14-6-23/1714)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/clients-and-capacity-law-society-working-with-clients-who-may-lack-mental-capacity-14-6-23/1714 "2023-07-14T22:12:41Z")
— "This guidance is aimed at solicitors, and will help you assess whether clients have mental capacity to instruct you, and whether you can accept and act on the client’s instructions. It explains the principles for asse… --- ## [Event. PELT: Sex, marriage and relationships (online, 10/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-sex-marriage-and-relationships-online-10-10-23/1684)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 21:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-sex-marriage-and-relationships-online-10-10-23/1684 "2023-06-26T21:06:39Z")
— Engaging in and consenting to sex. Preventing sex by limiting contact. The right to pay for sex (and can staff facilitate this?) Capacity to understand the other person’s ability to consent. Capacity to marry. Vulnerab… --- ## [Event. PELT: Court of Protection/MCA Masterclass - Legal Update (online, 5/12/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-mca-masterclass-legal-update-online-5-12-23/1683)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-mca-masterclass-legal-update-online-5-12-23/1683 "2023-06-26T20:56:50Z")
— Reviews recent developments in Court of Protection cases. It will include the latest CoP cases on deprivation of liberty, capacity, health and welfare, legal aid and treatment and what practitioners can learn from thes… --- ## [Event. PELT: Masterclass for MHA Administrators (online, 30/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-30-11-23/1682)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-30-11-23/1682 "2023-06-26T20:56:50Z")
— This course assumes basic knowledge and experience and will examine the many demands of job and provide some effective and legal coping mechanisms. The course will enable a group of experienced MHAAs to get together an… --- ## [Event. PELT: Depriving Children and Young People of their liberty lawfully (online, 28/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-depriving-children-and-young-people-of-their-liberty-lawfully-online-28-11-23/1681)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-depriving-children-and-young-people-of-their-liberty-lawfully-online-28-11-23/1681 "2023-06-26T20:56:50Z")
— How to lawfully deprive a C or YP of their liberty requires great care. What is a DoL and where does PR fit? The course looks at the complex inter relationship between the MCA, MHA and Children Act. When should a child… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to using Court of Protection including s21A appeals (online, 14/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-court-of-protection-including-s21a-appeals-online-14-11-23/1680)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-court-of-protection-including-s21a-appeals-online-14-11-23/1680 "2023-06-26T20:56:49Z")
— The Court of Protection has a very wide ambit potential touching the lives of many vulnerable people. DoLS and procedures are authorised or challenged and where arguments about capacity or adult protection and best int… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and Deprivation of Liberty (online, 2/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-2-11-23/1679)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-2-11-23/1679 "2023-06-26T20:56:49Z")
— Intensive introduction to all those who need a basic understanding of the MCA and DOLS. Identifying the ‘decision maker’ as the person responsible for the outcome of that particular decision is the key to lawful decisi… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 31/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-31-10-23/1678)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-31-10-23/1678 "2023-06-26T20:56:49Z")
— The basic course is for all those who need an understanding of the MHA and Code and how it works in practice. It is aimed at all those whose work involves working with those detained, or who may be detained, under the… --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming an MHA Administrator - the basics (online, 19/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-19-10-23/1677)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-19-10-23/1677 "2023-06-26T20:56:48Z")
— The course is designed to equip new or less experienced MHAAs with the tools to do their job effectively. It will assume little or no knowledge of the MHA. Speaker: Peter Edwards. Cost: £125 plus VAT. See PELT website … --- ## [Event. PELT: MHA Masterclass - Legal Update (online, 7/12/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-legal-update-online-7-12-23/1676)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-legal-update-online-7-12-23/1676 "2023-06-26T20:46:51Z")
— This course will allow practitioners to reflect and update their practice by ensuring they have an up to date understanding of the law. The contents of the course will be up to date and reflect any changes or significa… --- ## [Detention report. National Preventive Mechanism, 'Monitoring places of detention: 13th Annual Report of the UK's NPM' (17/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/detention-report-national-preventive-mechanism-monitoring-places-of-detention-13th-annual-report-of-the-uks-npm-17-4-23/1675)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/detention-report-national-preventive-mechanism-monitoring-places-of-detention-13th-annual-report-of-the-uks-npm-17-4-23/1675 "2023-06-26T20:36:49Z")
— "The National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) produces an annual report setting out its finding from the visits the bodies which make up the NPM have undertaken." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.… --- ## [Case (RROs in end-of-life proceedings). Abbasi v Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust \[2023\] EWCA Civ 331](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-rros-in-end-of-life-proceedings-abbasi-v-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ewca-civ-331/1674)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-rros-in-end-of-life-proceedings-abbasi-v-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ewca-civ-331/1674 "2023-06-26T20:26:47Z")
— "These appeals concern the principles to be applied when a court considers an application to vary or discharge a Reporting Restriction Order ("RRO") made long before in end-of-life proceedings in the High Court. ... Th… --- ## [Security bonds. Office of the Public Guardian, 'Surety bonds: Public Guardian practice note' (SD15 09.16, 20/9/16)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/security-bonds-office-of-the-public-guardian-surety-bonds-public-guardian-practice-note-sd15-09-16-20-9-16/1613)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2023 22:32 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/security-bonds-office-of-the-public-guardian-surety-bonds-public-guardian-practice-note-sd15-09-16-20-9-16/1613 "2023-06-01T22:32:04Z")
— "This practice note (SD15) explains what OPG expects from a bond provider, so that its surety bonds are suitable for deputies." PDF version published on Gov.uk on 17/4/23. Superseded by Office of the Public Guardian, '… --- ## [Security bonds. Office of the Public Guardian, 'Public Guardian practice note (SD15): OPG’s approach to surety bonds' (updated 23/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/security-bonds-office-of-the-public-guardian-public-guardian-practice-note-sd15-opg-s-approach-to-surety-bonds-updated-23-6-23/1671)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2023 21:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/security-bonds-office-of-the-public-guardian-public-guardian-practice-note-sd15-opg-s-approach-to-surety-bonds-updated-23-6-23/1671 "2023-06-25T21:48:42Z")
— "The practice note explains what OPG expects from a bond provider, so that its surety bonds are suitable for deputies." Update since previous version: "Change to the available bond providers." Full details available … --- ## [CAMHS hospital. Rebecca Thomas, 'Hospital of horrors: 1,643 ‘sexual safety incidents’ in a single 59-bed children’s unit' (Independent, 11/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/camhs-hospital-rebecca-thomas-hospital-of-horrors-1-643-sexual-safety-incidents-in-a-single-59-bed-children-s-unit-independent-11-4-23/1669)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2023 20:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/camhs-hospital-rebecca-thomas-hospital-of-horrors-1-643-sexual-safety-incidents-in-a-single-59-bed-children-s-unit-independent-11-4-23/1669 "2023-06-25T20:58:44Z")
— "A single children’s mental health hospital with just 59 beds reported more than 1,600 'sexual safety incidents' in four years, shocking NHS figures reveal. Huntercombe Hospital in Maidenhead \[Taplow Manor\] was respons… --- ## [CAMHS hospital. Rebecca Thomas, 'NHS criticised for sending patients to children’s hospital despite 1,600 ‘sexual safety incidents’' (Independent, 18/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/camhs-hospital-rebecca-thomas-nhs-criticised-for-sending-patients-to-children-s-hospital-despite-1-600-sexual-safety-incidents-independent-18-4-23/1670)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2023 21:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/camhs-hospital-rebecca-thomas-nhs-criticised-for-sending-patients-to-children-s-hospital-despite-1-600-sexual-safety-incidents-independent-18-4-23/1670 "2023-06-25T21:08:48Z")
— "\[L\]eading mental health charity Mind has criticised the NHS for continuing to use the hospital, despite evidence of 'catastrophic failings in physical and sexual safety' spanning several decades. ... Taplow Manor, whi… --- ## [Case (Testamentary capacity test). Baker v Hewston \[2023\] EWHC 1145 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-testamentary-capacity-test-baker-v-hewston-2023-ewhc-1145-ch/1668)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2023 13:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-testamentary-capacity-test-baker-v-hewston-2023-ewhc-1145-ch/1668 "2023-06-22T13:58:04Z")
— This case is about the relationship between the common law test of testamentary capacity in Banks v Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthl… --- ## [Criticism of LPS and MH Bill. Anselm Eldergill, 'Mental Health Legislative Reform' (29/5/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/criticism-of-lps-and-mh-bill-anselm-eldergill-mental-health-legislative-reform-29-5-23/1667)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2023 09:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/criticism-of-lps-and-mh-bill-anselm-eldergill-mental-health-legislative-reform-29-5-23/1667 "2023-06-22T09:15:23Z")
— (1) This document criticises the proposed LPS scheme, including that it is "not notably simpler or more practical" than the existing scheme, it "tries to legitimise \[tens of thousands of unlawful detentions\] by providi… --- ## [Case (Article 2 and inquests). R (Maguire) v HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde \[2023\] UKSC 20](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-article-2-and-inquests-r-maguire-v-hm-senior-coroner-for-blackpool-and-fylde-2023-uksc-20/1666)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2023 08:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-article-2-and-inquests-r-maguire-v-hm-senior-coroner-for-blackpool-and-fylde-2023-uksc-20/1666 "2023-06-22T08:55:00Z")
— "Whether the death of a disabled woman who was deprived of her liberty engaged the state's obligation to protect life under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, therefore requiring an inquest jury to m… --- ## [Case (Anticipatory declarations). Somerset NHS Foundation Trust v Amira \[2023\] EWCOP 25](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-anticipatory-declarations-somerset-nhs-foundation-trust-v-amira-2023-ewcop-25/1655)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2023 12:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-anticipatory-declarations-somerset-nhs-foundation-trust-v-amira-2023-ewcop-25/1655 "2023-06-20T12:10:15Z")
— The trust sought anticipatory declarations concerning what would be lawful and in Amira's best interests were she to lose capacity during childbirth: under s15 MCA 2005 about treatment under the care plan, and under th… --- ## [Financial eligibility. Legal Aid Agency, 'Keycard 59' (April 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-legal-aid-agency-keycard-59-april-2023/1654)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2023 10:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-legal-aid-agency-keycard-59-april-2023/1654 "2023-06-20T10:19:51Z")
— This document is helpful when working out financial eligibility for civil Legal Aid. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Legal\_Aid\_Agency,\_%27Keycard\_59%27\_(April\_2023)?id=200623-1010 --- ## [Case (DOLS ineligibility under Case E). Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust v JS \[2023\] EWCOP 12](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dols-ineligibility-under-case-e-manchester-university-nhs-foundation-trust-v-js-2023-ewcop-12/1651)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2023 13:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dols-ineligibility-under-case-e-manchester-university-nhs-foundation-trust-v-js-2023-ewcop-12/1651 "2023-06-14T13:44:08Z")
— Jane, a 17-year-old patient, had been detained under s2 on an acute medical ward following a paracetamol overdose. When the s2 expired her detention continued as before, purportedly under common law but in fact unlawfu… --- ## [Job advert. Burke Niazi, London - MH and COP caseworkers (listed until 15/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-burke-niazi-london-mh-and-cop-caseworkers-listed-until-15-9-23/1650)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2023 09:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-burke-niazi-london-mh-and-cop-caseworkers-listed-until-15-9-23/1650 "2023-06-14T09:07:47Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Burke\_Niazi,\_London\_-\_MH\_and\_COP\_caseworkers\_(listed\_until\_15/9/23)?id=140623-0903 --- ## [Case (Caesarean section). North Bristol NHS Trust v R \[2023\] EWCOP 5](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-caesarean-section-north-bristol-nhs-trust-v-r-2023-ewcop-5/1632)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 21:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-caesarean-section-north-bristol-nhs-trust-v-r-2023-ewcop-5/1632 "2023-06-06T21:24:04Z")
— "This is an application by North Bristol NHS Trust (hereafter “the Trust”) for declarations that R lacks capacity to decide whether or not her unborn baby should be delivered pre-term by elective Caesarean section and … --- ## [Case (Divorce). D v S \[2023\] EWCOP 8](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-divorce-d-v-s-2023-ewcop-8/1631)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 21:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-divorce-d-v-s-2023-ewcop-8/1631 "2023-06-06T21:24:04Z")
— "There are two applications before this Court. The first to be determined (in the Court of Protection) relates to a best interests decision in respect of D, who lacks capacity in a wide sphere of decision-taking in con… --- ## [Case (Paedophilia). A Local Authority v H \[2023\] EWCOP 4](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-paedophilia-a-local-authority-v-h-2023-ewcop-4/1630)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 21:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-paedophilia-a-local-authority-v-h-2023-ewcop-4/1630 "2023-06-06T21:13:51Z")
— "H prefers to be referred to by female pronouns. ... H has expressed a sexual interest in pre-pubescent children. ... In the opinion of a highly experienced psychiatrist, instructed in these proceedings, H presents a … --- ## [Case (Residence). Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust v AH \[2023\] EWCOP 1](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-lancashire-and-south-cumbria-nhs-foundation-trust-v-ah-2023-ewcop-1/1629)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 20:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-lancashire-and-south-cumbria-nhs-foundation-trust-v-ah-2023-ewcop-1/1629 "2023-06-06T20:53:25Z")
— "Due to the risk to AH's life because of her inconsistent engagement with services, I was asked initially to approve a care plan for AH that involved a period of assessment in Placement 1. That meant she would spend a … --- ## [Case (Advance decision and death). NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB v JH \[2023\] EWCOP 2](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-advance-decision-and-death-nhs-surrey-heartlands-icb-v-jh-2023-ewcop-2/1628)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 20:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-advance-decision-and-death-nhs-surrey-heartlands-icb-v-jh-2023-ewcop-2/1628 "2023-06-06T20:53:25Z")
— "This is an application brought by \[the ICB\], in respect of the respondent, JH \[for\] a declaration pursuant to section 26(4) \[MCA 2005\] that JH made an advance decision on 10 December 2017 which is valid and which appl… --- ## [Case (Contempt). Sunderland City Council v Macpherson \[2023\] EWCOP 3](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contempt-sunderland-city-council-v-macpherson-2023-ewcop-3/1627)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 20:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contempt-sunderland-city-council-v-macpherson-2023-ewcop-3/1627 "2023-06-06T20:53:24Z")
— "Sunderland City Council has applied for an order committing the Defendant Lioubov Macpherson to prison for contempt of court by breaching injunctive orders made by the court in Court of Protection proceedings on 30 Ju… --- ## [Case (Contact with mother). SCC v FP \[2022\] EWCOP 30](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contact-with-mother-scc-v-fp-2022-ewcop-30/1626)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 20:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contact-with-mother-scc-v-fp-2022-ewcop-30/1626 "2023-06-06T20:53:24Z")
— "The challenging issue for the court to determine in this case is whether it is in the best interests of a vulnerable 36 year old woman, FP, who lacks capacity to make decisions about residence, care, and contact with … [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=21) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=23)