Fact-finding in the Court of Protection

This webinar will discuss some of the procedural and evidential issues arising in fact finding hearings in the court of protection, including:

• when should there be a fact-finding hearing; advantages and disadvantages 
• relationship between safeguarding vulnerable adults under Care Act 2014 and fact-finding in the Court of Protection
• preparation, procedure and evidential issues (including being alert to "institutional folklore"); statements by P 
• supporting participation in hearings; vulnerable witnesses 
• fact-finding during Covid-19: remote/in person/hybrid hearings
   

Recording

Speakers

Helen Curtis, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers

Bethan Harris, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers

Mai-Ling Savage, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers

Rachel Schon, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers