The WLR Daily case summaries
[2020] WLR(D) 638
Court of Protection
A County Council v LW and another
[2020] EWCOP 50
2020 July 22
Hayden J
Mental disorder— Incapable person— Best interests— Exposure to abuse— Vulnerable adult in long-term relationship with partner subjecting her to controlling and abusive behaviours— Importance of understanding wider evidential picture to effective safeguarding— Guidance on identifying abusive behaviours to which vulnerable adults in particular might be subjected