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Most vulnerable should be key consideration in any changes to most important legal document

We warn that proposed changes to lasting powers of attorney risk undermining vital safeguards for the most vulnerable people.

09 Sep 2021
Are mental health and capacity laws at risk of being 'toxic'?

In the wake of the Britney Spears conservatorship hearing, Leanne Maskell looks at the Mental Capacity Act and the rule of law here in the UK.

30 Jun 2021
White paper on reforming the Mental Health Act – Law Society response

We welcome the publication of the white paper on reforming the Mental Health Act and the findings of the independent review from 2018.

22 Apr 2021
Reform of the Mental Health Act must be properly funded

Proposed changes to the mental health system must be properly funded to be effective, the Law Society of England and Wales warned following publication of the Mental Health Act White Paper.

15 Jan 2021