Legal news
- in the category: mental health-adult incapacity
Incapacity law review opens to consultation
Ministers seek views on SLC report and other issues
Minister promises to consider further mental health reforms as bill passes
Amendment bill approved at stage 3 despite criticisms of limited scope
MSPs support principles of Mental Health Bill
Stage 1 report seeks clarification on several issues
Court explains decision on valid continuing power of attorney
Reasons point to wording that "clearly expresses granter's intention"
Inner House upholds disputed power of attorney wording
Special case affirms validity of continuing power in OPG style
Further human rights protections proposed for adults with incapacity
Scottish Law Commission report focuses on restrictions on liberty
"Cheshire West" mental health guidance published for Scotland
Mental Welfare Commission considers deprivation of liberty issues
Revised adult protection code proposed
Ministers consult on new guidance for councils and health professionals
Judge gives approval to ward's sterilisation
Man with learning difficulties said not to want another child
Ministers consult on secure patients' appeal rights
Regulations in hand following Supreme Court judgment
Society publishes new guidance on vulnerable clients
Power of attorney guidance and "accessible services" complete document trio
Reduced supervision of welfare guardians proposed
Ministers consult on giving councils more flexibility