| Date: | Thursday 25 May 2017 |
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| Time: | 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Venue: | Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LJ |
| Areas of Law: | Court of Protection |
This session will focus on recent developments in the law concerning the deprivation of liberty of cared-for people who lack mental capacity.
Members of our Court of Protection Team will speak on the subject area and invite contributions/questions. All who attend are invited to join us afterwards for a drinks reception.
What will be covered?
- Overview of legal framework: Article 5 ECHR; Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS); the acid test, the streamlined procedure; best interests and available options after Re MN (UKSC)
- Recent cases, including Re SRK and private deprivation of liberty, Briggs v Briggs and the scope of s. 21A, the impact of Ferreira on DoLS and inquests
- Practice points on s 21A MCA 2005 applications and applications for authorisation of deprivation of liberty where Schedule A1 DoLS do not apply
- Recent developments in Human Rights Act 1998 damages claims
- 16 and 17-year-olds
- The Law Commission’s recommendations
Speakers:
Who should attend?
The seminar is aimed to provide an update suitable for established Court of Protection practitioners whilst also being accessible to those relatively new to the practice area.
