The WLR Daily case summaries
[2017] WLR (D) 25
Court of Protection
In re Briggs (Incapacitated Person) (Medical Treatment: Best Interests Decision) (No 2)
[2016] EWCOP 53
2016 Nov 28, 29, 30; Dec 1; 20
Charles J
Mental disorder— Incapable person — Deprivation of liberty — Incapacitated person in minimally conscious state in hospital — Appointed representative seeking declaration that withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in incapacitated person’s best interests and lawful— Statutory best interests test— Approach to be taken to determination of best interests decision—
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c 9), ss 1, 4(5)(6), 5, 6