Children and Young People (DoL, Competency and Capacity) - Peter Edwards Law Training

This event has been rescheduled. It will now take place on the 25th February 2026.

Price includes the complex interface between parental responsibility, Inherent Jurisdiction, Mental Health Act, and Court of Protection.

To understand depriving / restricting liberty of C and YP you need basic knowledge of Children's legislation, the MCA, The Inherent Jurisdiction, Competency /Capacity, Change in Gillick.

What is a DOL, Role of parental consent, How do you authorise a DOL, Deciding on which process or court to use, role of the Inherent Jurisdiction, Court of Protection, powers of contempt.

Cost: £125.00 + vat (per person)

Terms

Substitutes welcome. No transfers or cancellations within 14 days. Prior to this 20% administration charge. PELT right to cancel course. Accreditation. For solicitors (5 hours - SRA). For psychiatrists (5 CPD points - Royal College of Psychiatrists) as part of a Personal Development Plan (subject to peer group approval).