Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 161, June 2026)

— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: coverage of ‘year zero’ as regards deprivation of liberty following the AGNI case (the 'rapid reaction' webinar held on the day the judgment was handed down can be found [online]); (2) In the Property and Affairs Report: the SCCO and costs where P has died or regained capacity, and can you lie as to your own capacity; (3) In the Practice and Procedure Report: the Court of Appeal resets transparency; (4) In the Mental Health Matters Report: nearest relative resources and 20 years of Mental Health Law Online; (5) In the Children’s Capacity Report: overseeing consent; (6) In the Wider Context Report: well-being and wishes, and capacity and divorce; (7) In the Scotland Report: Scottish reactions to AGNI."
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/39_Essex_Chambers,_%27Mental_Capacity_Report%27_(issue_161,_June_2026)?id=050626-2236