This one-hour lecture deals with the duties, obligations and responsibilities of lawyers towards vulnerable clients, in light of The Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015 (as amended). The lecture focuses on the strict measures set out in legislation as well as recent Circuit & High Court decision. The lecturer covers specific issues relating to Circuit Court Capacity applications.
The lecture covers a number of topics, including:
- Part IV applications
- Section 8 – Guiding Principles
- The voice of the Relevant Person
- The Will & Preference of the Relevant Person
- Appointment of independent solicitor
- The Functional Capacity Medical Report
- Conflicts of Interest
Teaching method:
Lecture, PowerPoint;
Duration & pricing:
- Net-Duration: 1 hour
To book this lecture please refer to: 2026 Legal CPD programme
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