Expired Court of Protection conference – London, 3 Jul 2015

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES AT 3PM ON WEDNESDAY 1 JULY

The Second Annual MHLA Court of Protection conference will be held on Friday 3 July 2015 in London.

Keynote speaker: Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division and President of the Court of Protection.

Other confirmed speakers:
Dr Teresa Joyce, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Niall Fry, Department of Health

Mental capacity law develops constantly. Since Cheshire West hit the news, those engaged in this field have been deluged with court decisions, rules and guidance on deprivation of liberty.

Decisions about best interests continue to require specialist knowledge, crossing over the boundaries between medical and legal practice.

The MHLA has prepared a programme of topical issues including deprivation of liberty, the new CoP rules and the psychological perspective of best interests assessments.  Join us for a stimulating day of debate.

Programme
09:00-09:30 Registration
09:30-09:45 Opening address by Nick Lewis, Chairman of the MHLA
09:45-10:45  John O’Donnell, Solicitor – Liberty: What is that?
10:45-11:15    Break-out session/ coffee break
11:15-12:00    Niall Fry, Department of Health – The Future for DOLS
12:00-13:00  Alex Ruck Keene, Barrister – The COP Rules: Where are we and where are we going?
13:00-14:00  Lunch
14:00-15:00  Keynote address: Sir James Munby, President of the Court of Protection
15:00-15:15   Coffee break
15:15-16:00   Dr Teresa Joyce, Psychologist – Providing evidence on capacity: issues for the expert witness
16:00-16:45   Sophy Miles, Barrister – The Care Act and the Court of Protection
16:45-17:00   Closing remarks by Chairman

Programme subject to change

CPD Credit: 6 Hours

SRA CPD Ref: BYE/MHLA
BSA CPD Provider ID: 1637