Publisher's Synopsis
"I have been using this since it was first published. It contains a mine of useful and essential information; I refer to it regularly. It sits on my desk for every application before me – it is as useful as The Family Court Practice – I can think of no higher praise" HHJ Martin Cardinal, Nominated Judge of the Court of Protection This popular major work provides a detailed and authoritative guide to the enhanced jurisdiction with a similar style and format to The Family Court Practice and Civil Court Service. Written by a team of lawyers involved in the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection Practice 2011 provides valuable procedural guidance for all judges hearing cases in the Court of Protection. As the jurisdiction evolves, it is vital for practitioners to have up-to-date information in order to act for clients efficiently and accurately. The new edition includes coverage from an international perspective, with analysis of the relevant procedure in a selection of European and Commonwealth countries and contact details for cross-jurisdictional cases. New for the 2011 Edition • Updated Court of Protection Rules with collated PDs for ease of reference • New Procedural Guide 6: Resolving doubt about capacity under the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 • New Court of Protection Forms • New international section offering worldwide mental incapacity procedures and guidance • Extensively updated case summaries • New section offering alphabetical lists of useful addresses, websites and reference books • New Precedent Order covering the appointment of a financial deputy in respect of large brain injury award With the addition of case summaries, plus a CD-ROM of precedent orders and forms ready to use, Court of Protection Practice 2011 provides practitioners with a full armoury in one place.