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  • Child Rights Delegation to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories
    Barristers from 4 Brick Court involved in 2011 Child Rights Delegation to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.  
  • New members of Chambers
    The chambers of Miss Janet Mitchell are pleased to welcome  Miss Haylee O Brien, Miss Helen Davey and Miss Lucy Ann Dale.
  • Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
    Congratulations to Lorna Cservenka of Hanne & Co for winning this years's award for Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year! Click on the news item for links to further information.
  • Training Events
    Members of chambers have recently been involved in presenting another 1 day training course for Jordans, a course on the Court of Protection as well as an in-house seminar on developments in key areas of family law and a webinar on hair alcohol testing.  If you would like to request a seminar or suggest a topic please contact us through the Contact page.
  • New Members
    Chambers is pleased to announce that Bibi Badejo and Natasha March have joined chambers on the successful completion of their pupillage and to welcome David Bannocks(formerly of 2 Dr J).

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The Mental Capacity Act came into effect on 1st October 2007 introducing a new framework of decision making for adults who may lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. The Act sets out a new jurisdiction for the Court of Protection to make declarations as to capacity and decisions in relation to personal welfare, health care and finance based on the principles of welfare and best interests.

 

It is a natural progression for 4BC to utilise their expertise in public law children work to expand into this new area of law that protects vulnerable adults. The Act has a wide scope and will impact on anyone who may have dealings with a person who lacks capacity, both in a professional and personal capacity.

 



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