Court of Protection - A Round-Up of Recent Case Law & Developments

Introduction

Stay ahead in a fast-moving area of law with this new virtual classroom seminar, delivering a sharp and timely update on the Court of Protection.

The session focuses on the most significant Court of Protection case law from the past 18 months, alongside forthcoming procedural and legislative changes that will directly impact practice.

Designed specifically for experienced Court of Protection practitioners, this seminar equips you with the current knowledge and practical insight needed to advise clients confidently and avoid being caught out by recent developments.

Register today to refresh your expertise and ensure your practice remains fully up to date.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Best interests decisions - RS, Re (Best Interests: Surgery and Intensive Care) - guidance on best interests decision-making in serious medical treatment cases
• Fact-finding in the Court of Protection - Nottinghamshire County Council v SV & Anor - when fact-finding hearings are necessary and how the court approaches disputed evidence
• Refusal or withdrawal of medical treatment - The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v YD & Ors (Refusal of Withdrawal of Treatment) - the court’s approach to refusal of withdrawal of treatment and the role of P’s wishes and feelings
• Procedural changes - the Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2025 - changes to contempt of court procedures which amend the Court of Protection Rules 2017
• Professional deputies - fixed costs and remuneration - new guidance issued by the Office of the Public Guardian on fixed costs and remuneration of professional deputies
• Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 - an update on implementation, case law developments, and anticipated future changes

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.