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 […]

This case concerned AC who is 92 years old and her son GC. The issue was whether AC should return home for a trial period and receive a package of care whilst at home or whether AC should remain in her care home.

The deceased was sadly found by the manager of his accommodation provider following welfare concerns being expressed to the University by a friend of the deceased.

The Inquest considered the actions of multiple agencies who were involved with Adam Stanmore after he had been arrested and tasered by police on 18 May 2019. Mr Stanmore was taken to the custody suite where paramedics were then called due to his low blood sugar. During the journey to hospital, Mr Stanmore asked to leave the ambulance. He was later found by police in the area but wa then reported missing four days later.

The concerns arose around an error by the consultant radiologist to accurately report the CT scan which the deceased underwent in hospital on the day of the fall. Miss McLoughlin represented the company responsible for the radiology services.

This statutory instrument contains significant changes such as an amendment of the overriding objective to include vulnerable witnesses and bringing the rules relating to service out of the jurisdiction in line with the post-Brexit legal system. However, a small but significant change has been made to Part 36 offers. The rules introduce a new rule […]

Andrew Westlake, aged 29, was returning from a family holiday in Turkey when he was taken off a Jet2 Flight from Dalaman Airport back to the United Kingdom prior to take off. For an unknown reason, Andrew went to the second floor of Dalaman Airport and jumped over the barrier. The injuries Andrew sustained resulted in his death on 29 May 2018.

Naomi McLoughlin represented a nurse in connection with the death of an elderly patient at Barnsley Hospital. The deceased, who suffered with a number of significant comorbidities, had erroneously been given a 200mg dose of morphine instead of the prescribed  20mg dose.

Naomi Mcloughlin summarises the Chief Coroner’s Guidance no 38 which relates to remote participation in coronial proceedings. As more courts start to open for in person hearings across the country, the Chief Coroner has issued guidance number 38 to assist Coroners with conducting hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic. This guidance focuses on remote participation in coronial proceedings via video or audio and is due to reviewed periodically.

Tom Gent, Kate Wilson, Giles Grant and Naomi McLoughlin all appeared to represent interested persons at a recent inquest into the death of a boatman who was working at the site of the Flood Alleviation Scheme on the River Aire in October 2017.

Thanks to all those who attended our Masterclass of the Coroners Court and Inquests on Wednesday at the county hall in Matlock.