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Court of Protection rules on privacy in high-profile case

The Court of Protection ruled on whether proceedings involving a public figure with dementia should be held in private

Court rules on prolonged disorder of consciousness case

Court of Protection rules on the best interests of a patient in a prolonged disorder of consciousness

Court rules on capacity to consent in sexual relations

Court of Protection examines capacity to consent to sexual relations for individuals with cognitive impairments

Court rules on withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for AB

Court of Protection rules on whether to continue life-sustaining treatment for AB, a patient in a minimally conscious state

Court of protection authorises medical termination for patient lacking capacity

The Court of Protection ruled on the legality of a medical termination for a patient lacking capacity, balancing health risks and personal autonomy

Court of protection rules on capacity in complex mental health case

Court of Protection rules on capacity issues in a case involving a young woman with complex mental health needs

Court of Protection overturns capacity ruling

The Court of Protection overturned a decision regarding CT's capacity to make decisions on residence and care

Court of Protection rules on urgent Caesarean section for mentally ill patient

Court of Protection decides on urgent Caesarean section for a pregnant woman with mental health issues