Judges and practitioners will be aware of the existing cross-jurisdiction protocol on judicial communication between Scotland, England and Wales, and Northern Ireland. The protocol, which was first published in July 2018, was updated in February 2023 to include Northern Ireland. A …
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New protocol for adults lacking capacity across the UK
A new protocol regulating communications between judges in Scotland, England & Wales, and Northern Ireland has been agreed for cases involving adults who lack capacity. Judges across the differing jurisdictions meet regularly to discuss practice, protocol and issues in each …