Outputs (3)

Determining capacity to make medical treatment decisions : problems implementing the mental capacity act 2005 (2014)
Journal Article
Cave, E. (2015). Determining capacity to make medical treatment decisions : problems implementing the mental capacity act 2005. Statute Law Review, 36(1), 86-106. https://doi.org/10.1093/slr/hmu034

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 sets out a ground-breaking statutory framework to empower and protect vulnerable people who are incapable of making their own decisions. The Act incorporates empowering and safeguarding measures, but the balance between t... Read More about Determining capacity to make medical treatment decisions : problems implementing the mental capacity act 2005.

Adolescent refusal of MMR inoculation: F (Mother) v F (Father) (2014)
Journal Article
Cave, E. (2014). Adolescent refusal of MMR inoculation: F (Mother) v F (Father). Modern Law Review, 77(4), 630-640. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2230.12082

F (Mother) v F (Father) concerned a dispute between parents as to whether or not their 15 and 11 year old children should receive the MMR inoculation. Mrs Justice Theis took into consideration the wishes of both parents and the two ‘intelligent, arti... Read More about Adolescent refusal of MMR inoculation: F (Mother) v F (Father).

Goodbye Gillick? Identifying and resolving Problems with the Concept of Child Competence (2014)
Journal Article
Cave, E. (2014). Goodbye Gillick? Identifying and resolving Problems with the Concept of Child Competence. Legal Studies, 34(1), 103-122. https://doi.org/10.1111/lest.12009

The landmark decision of Gillick v West Norfolk Area Health Authority was a victory for advocates of adolescent autonomy. It established a test by which the court could measure children's competence with a view to them authorising medical treatment.... Read More about Goodbye Gillick? Identifying and resolving Problems with the Concept of Child Competence.