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In the realm of contract law, there is a presumption that everyone can contract. However, there are circumstances in which this presumption can be challenged, such as if a person did not have capacity...
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The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 and its effects on the termination of a company Director
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 came into force on 28 April 2013 and brought about changes to help protect individuals against discrimination on the grounds of mental health and to destigm...
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The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in the human body. It is made up of approximately 100 billion nerves that communicate in trillions of connections called synapses. However, the...
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As we begin the first chapter of 2021, I would like to wish our readers a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! During 2020, we faced immense economic and social challenges, but the new year brings...
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As the global pandemic continues to cause a lengthy economic downturn in the UK, it has become increasingly apparent that low-income households and those claiming welfare benefits are being hit hardes...
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We are in the midst of an unprecedented modern-day crisis which is impacting each of us greatly, but which poses the biggest threat to the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The scale of t...
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Most people understand the importance of making a will. However, it is easily forgotten that the loss of mental capacity could also diminish our ability to make a Will. This is known as loss of ‘tes...
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Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deputies appointed by the Court of Protection have a duty to involve P, as far as possible, in the decisions being made on their behalf, or otherwise act in P’s b...
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