Ged Roberts returns to Peter Edwards
Ged Roberts returns to Peter Edwards Law Hi everyone I have now returned to Peter…
High level scrutiny of mental health issues
A new taskforce for mental health made up of cabinet ministers from across the coalition…
Councils ‘swamped’ by checks on rights of vulnerable BBC News
Councils in England and Wales are being overwhelmed with requests to ensure the human rights…
Concern about changes to the role of the medical member at Tribunals in England
Below is a letter confirming the changes to the Tribunal rules which fundamentally affect the…
Important judgment from Munby on implication of Cheshire West
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP/2014/25.html 1″. I am concerned solely with a narrower but more pressing issue: the practical…
Law Commission to examine DOLS
The Law Commission, independent law adviser to the Government, has announced a review of best…
CQC Briefing Deprivation of liberty
Keeping on the right side of the CQC is vital for all hospitals and care…
‘Courts braced for surge in cases of elderly locked up against their will’ Telegraph
Frail, disabled and elderly people who are locked up in care homes and hospitals could…
Court of Protection tries to cope with anticipated flood of work
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council v KM (by her litigation friend) & Ors Peter Edwards Law…
Kind remarks from sister of vulnerable client sums up what we do
Peter, I am extremely grateful to you for representing my sister over the last couple…
House of Lords critical report on Mental Capacity Act
The House of Lords Committee appointed to consider and report on the Mental Capacity Act…
All Hail-Leigh, Apprentice of the Year!
Hayleigh John won this year’s Apprentice of the Year Award 2014 at the prestigious Liverpool…