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The Supreme Court has clarified the limited scope of Tribunal discharge of restricted patients detained in hospital following a criminal conviction. Michael Paget and Zoë Whittington examine the ruling.
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Eleanor Derry and Deborah Jeremiah consider the issues around obtaining consent for the provision of medical treatment to looked after children.
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The Court of Protection team at 39 Essex Chambers look at the costs outcome where a local authority was late to apply for a review of a deprivation of liberty.
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The Supreme Court has found a hospital liable for inaccurate waiting time information given by its A&E reception. Peter Downey and Mark Ashley consider the implications.
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