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The Supreme Court has this month considered an appeal over entitlement to Personal Independence Payments. Leon Glenister explains the ruling.
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The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 received Royal Assent earlier this month. Matthew Angus and Amanda Mead examine its key provisions and how they will affect local authorities, health bodies and other organisations.
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The Court of Appeal has rejected a nurse’s appeal against dismissal for improper conversations about religion with patients. Alessandra Gettins, Emma Rowley and Bridget Prosser explain why.
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A Court of Protection judge recently heard an appeal against a ruling that a man lacked capacity to conduct proceedings. The CoP team at 39 Essex Chambers report on the outcome.
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