January 2020 chronology

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See January 2020 update for a thematic summary of these changes.

• 30/01/20
  (1844)
  : Case (Contingent/anticipatory declarations - MCA/inherent jurisdiction - Caesarean section). Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust v R [2020] EWCOP 4 — R had capacity to make decisions as to her ante-natal and obstetric care but there was a risk that she would lose capacity during labour and refuse a Caesarean section. (1) MCA 2005 s16 (Powers to make decisions and appoint deputies: general) applies only to those who currently lack capacity. (2) MCA 2005 s15 (Power to make declarations) is not so limited and so can authorise contingent declarations. (3) Deprivation of liberty cannot be authorised by s15 but the inherent jurisdiction may be utilised to fill that lacuna which would otherwise render the s15 power nugatory.

• 21/01/20
  (2116)
  : Job advert. Stephensons Solicitors, Wigan - COP and Community Care Solicitor (listed until 20/3/20). See Jobs

• 14/01/20
  (2220)
  : Job advert. Abbotstone Law, London - COP and mental health paralegals (deadline 7/2/20). See Jobs

• 14/01/20
  (2217)
  : Job advert. Abbotstone Law, London - Court of Protection solicitor (deadline 7/2/20). See Jobs