SPOTLIGHT

What now for deprivations of liberty?

What will the effect of the postponement of the Liberty Protections Safeguards be on local authorities? Local Government Lawyer asked 50 adult social care lawyers for their views on the potential consequences.

Court of Protection Q&A Series: 3

March 16, 2021

Sophie Hurst and Richard Borrett from Kings Chambers' Court of Protection team answer questions submitted live, primarily focussed on health & welfare law.

About the speakers

Sophie Hurst

Sophie Hurst

Sophie became a tenant at Kings Chambers in October 2019 having completed pupillage under the supervision of Simon Burrows and Richard Livingston.

Richard Borrett

Richard Borrett

Richard acts for both Claimants and Defendants in Clinical Negligence, Inquests, Abuse & Human Rights, and Court of Protection both alone and as a junior on very large and complex cases.

Apr 24, 2024

Court of Protection orders mother for present time to leave home owned by disabled son

Apr 18, 2024

Council wins Court of Protection appeal over ruling on capacity of 20-year-old man

Apr 17, 2024

DHSC issues call for evidence as part of review of statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England

Apr 17, 2024

Interim declarations in the Court of Protection: a new approach

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