The full episode, hosted by Christopher Johnston KC featuring Claire Watson KC is available here. In this episode, Chris and Claire discuss medical treatment decisions related to assisted reproduction, as discussed in chapter 11 of the new fourth edition of Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law. Chris and Claire look at XX v Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, Warren […]
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The full episode, hosted by Christopher Johnston QC featuring Sophia Roper QC, is available here. In this episode, Chris and Sophia discuss medical treatment decisions for minors, as discussed in chapter 4 of the new fourth edition of Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law. Chris and Sophia consider the process by which the courts, including […]
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Listen to the preview episode with the hosts here. This podcast, hosted by Christopher Johnston QC and Sophia Roper QC, will feature different authors in each episode, looking further and discussing the various topics covered by the book. The podcast will complement the textbook, Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law, which is edited by Christopher […]
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust v William Verden (By His Litigation Friend, The Official Solicitor) and anor. [2022] EWCOP 8 Feb 2022 (here) Mrs Justice Arbuthnot has sent out a clear message to all parties in Court of Protection proceedings that, when applying for reporting restrictions, there is an expectation that a full account will be […]
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The recent case of R (on the application of Conway) v Secretary of State for Justice (Humanists UK and others intervening) [2017] EWHC 2447, [2017] All ER (D) 22 (Oct) concerns a man suffering from motor neurone disease. Mr Conway wants the option to end his life when he considers it is no longer worth living. […]
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