Deprivations of Liberty of Children and Young People in the COP and Family Courts
The 39 Essex Chambers team and invited guests Senior Judge Hilder, Dr Camilla Parker of Just Equality, and the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) will look at deprivation of liberty of children and young people in the Court of Protection and the family court.
First published: 6th March 2023
Topics covered:
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Parental consent to deprivations of liberty of children
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The interaction of human rights law and ECtHR case law
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Scarcity of available options and inappropriate provision
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Unregistered placement
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Young people subject to deprivation of liberty orders via the family court – the research of the Nuffield Family Justice
About the speakers
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Victoria Butler-Cole KC Victoria specialises in health and social care. Her work includes public law, community care, Court of Protection, medical treatment disputes involving babies and children, inquests, human rights claims, and regulatory appeals. She is the co-founder with Alex Ruck Keene of the 39 Essex Mental Capacity Report, and is recognised as one of the leading barristers in this field, having appearing in many of the leading cases. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon) Alex Ruck Keene is an experienced barrister, writer and educator. His practice is focused on mental capacity, mental health and healthcare law. He also writes extensively, editing and contributing to leading textbooks and (amongst many other publications) the 39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Law Report, the ‘bible’ for solicitors (and others) working in the area. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
