The article primarily considers reported cases in the Court of Protection relating to anorexia sufferers, in the context of the diagnostic aspect of capacity assessments. It considers how a diagnosis, or lack thereof, relates to the functional test for capacity, and the nature of treatment a person might receive. This article was published in the […]

Park Square Barristers are hosting a panel event in Leeds to discuss recent legal developments in the Court of Protection and raise awareness of the current issues and debates in the field. We hope to cover a variety of topics relevant to CoP practitioners, including balancing the privacy of P and open justice in the […]

Applications to deprive a child of their liberty can be made under s.25 Children Act 1989.  However, there are a large number of children for whom placement under this provision is not appropriate, either because the statutory criteria is not met or because their welfare needs require therapeutic input which can’t be delivered in a […]

The President of the Family Division has announced the launch of a new National DoLs Court at the Royal Courts of Justice, with all new applications to deprive children of their liberty being issued in the Royal Courts of Justice from today, 4 July 2022.

PSQB’s Family Team counsel,Caroline Shields, has organised a seminar , presented by Wendy Showell Nicholas, Psychotherapist, who will be doing an introduction regarding the emotional, practical and professional impact of returning to work, including how to deal with emotional conflict.

High Court Judge rules a 15 year old boy caused genital injuries to his younger sister.

We are delighted to welcome back Caroline Shields to our Family Team following her maternity leave.