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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) provides guidance for the public on data protection and information rights on its website. Guidance is available on the following topics: making...
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A woman who was subjected to defamatory posts on Facebook has succeeded in having them removed after taking legal advice. The woman and her husband had started to feed...
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When patients lack capacity to decide whether to undergo medical treatment, the Court of Protection is often called upon to decide what is in their best interests. Recently, the Court...
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When deciding what is in the best interests of a patient who lacks capacity to make decisions about their care, the courts will take into account any wishes and feelings...
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The High Court has refused to make a Deprivation of Liberty order sought by a local authority in respect of a 17-year-old boy. The boy was estranged from his...
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In a guideline case, the Court of Protection has granted an application by an observer to a hearing for disclosure of the parties’ position statements. The proceedings related to...
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