The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a leapfrog appeal regarding an individual's capacity to engage in sexual relations under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). Background: ZX was born in…
The Autumn Budget and its impact on inheritance tax
In October 2024 the so-called Autumn Budget was announced in which the UK Government announced a £40 billion package of tax increases. One of the areas most affected by the…
Some treatments may cease to enhance quality of life
This decision is one in a sequence regarding best-interest decisions in the context of clinically-assisted nutrition and hydration. Background: In December 2017, XR, a 62-year-old man, suffered a