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A remote hearing at Watford Monday 15th June you can observe Email the court to ask for the link: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH EAST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ OWENS Sitting at Watford County Court Monday, 15 June 2026 Before HHJ Vavrecka Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM 20011445 EK -v- HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, AW & MW HEARING VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS IN PUBLIC WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA MS TEAMS T/E 1 HOUR Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

ALT IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH EAST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ OWENS Sitting at Watford County Court Monday, 15 June 2026 Before HHJ Vavrecka Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM 20011445 EK -v- HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, AW & MW HEARING VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS IN PUBLIC WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA MS TEAMS T/E 1 HOUR Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

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A remote hearing before DJ Glassbrook at Northampton Email the court to ask for the MS Teams link to observe: courtofprotection.birmingham.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION, MIDLANDS REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE: HER HONOUR JUDGE CHATTERJEE SITTING AT NORTHAMPTON FAMILY COURT ON 15TH JUNE 2026 BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE GLASSBROOK Start Time Case Details 3:00:00 PM 20031178 - KC - Directions - Northampton - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (i) Where P should live (ii) Varying or terminating a standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. T/E 1 Hour MS Teams Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.birmingham.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0121 250 6395

ALT IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION, MIDLANDS REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE: HER HONOUR JUDGE CHATTERJEE SITTING AT NORTHAMPTON FAMILY COURT ON 15TH JUNE 2026 BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE GLASSBROOK Start Time Case Details 3:00:00 PM 20031178 - KC - Directions - Northampton - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (i) Where P should live (ii) Varying or terminating a standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. T/E 1 Hour MS Teams Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.birmingham.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0121 250 6395
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A final hearing at Ipswich Email the court to ask for the link to observe: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
N THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH EAST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ OWENS Sitting at Ipswich County Court Monday, 15 June 2026 Before DJ Earl Start Time Case Details 12:00 NOON 13840636 JJH -v- WALSALL COUNCIL FINAL HEARING VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS IN PUBLIC WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA CVP T/E 1 HOUR Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

ALT N THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH EAST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ OWENS Sitting at Ipswich County Court Monday, 15 June 2026 Before DJ Earl Start Time Case Details 12:00 NOON 13840636 JJH -v- WALSALL COUNCIL FINAL HEARING VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS IN PUBLIC WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA CVP T/E 1 HOUR Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

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Is it in P's best interests to have a trial return home? If not, a contested hearing is on the horizon. If you want to observe this remote hearing at Exeter, email the court to ask for the link: courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
N THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH WEST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ ROBERTSHAW Monday, 15 June 2026 Before District Judge Eaton Hart Sitting at Exeter County Court Start Time Case Details 2pm COP 20001460 Whether is in P's best interests to have a trial return home; and if not, whether any further evidence is needed before a final contested hearing. Public CVP 2 hour Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system, and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe any other hearing should be made to: courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0117 366 4830

ALT N THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH WEST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ ROBERTSHAW Monday, 15 June 2026 Before District Judge Eaton Hart Sitting at Exeter County Court Start Time Case Details 2pm COP 20001460 Whether is in P's best interests to have a trial return home; and if not, whether any further evidence is needed before a final contested hearing. Public CVP 2 hour Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system, and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe any other hearing should be made to: courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0117 366 4830
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A remote hearing at Cambridge, Monday 15th June Email the court to ask for the link: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
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A remote hearing at Bristol you can observe Monday 15th June - concerning contact with family members Email the court to ask for the link: courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0117 366 4830
IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH WEST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ Robertshaw Sitting at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre Monday, 15 June 2026 Before His Honour Judge Cranfield Court room 16 Start Time Case Details 14:00PM COP 20028136, CK, BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL, DIRECTION HEARING, PUBLIC, REMOTE, 2 HOURS case descriptor: Deprivation of liberty - care in a home or alternatives and contact with family members Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system, and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0117 366 4830

ALT IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION SOUTH WEST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ Robertshaw Sitting at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre Monday, 15 June 2026 Before His Honour Judge Cranfield Court room 16 Start Time Case Details 14:00PM COP 20028136, CK, BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL, DIRECTION HEARING, PUBLIC, REMOTE, 2 HOURS case descriptor: Deprivation of liberty - care in a home or alternatives and contact with family members Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system, and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0117 366 4830
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An in person hearing at Birkenhead you can observe - go along to the court
IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION NORTH WEST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ BURROWS Sitting at Birkenhead County Court Monday, 15 June 2026 Before District Judge Hennessy Start Time Case Details 10:00am 20029335 GS v WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL, What care P needs, PUBLIC HEARING- WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS, To be heard in person. T/E 2 Hours Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system, and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe any other hearing should be made to: COP.Manchester@justice.gov.uk 0161 240 5422

ALT IN THE COURT OF PROTECTION NORTH WEST REGION REGIONAL LEAD JUDGE HHJ BURROWS Sitting at Birkenhead County Court Monday, 15 June 2026 Before District Judge Hennessy Start Time Case Details 10:00am 20029335 GS v WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL, What care P needs, PUBLIC HEARING- WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS, To be heard in person. T/E 2 Hours Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system, and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Dispute Resolution Hearings are not attended hearings for the purpose of Practice Direction 4C. Requests to observe any other hearing should be made to: COP.Manchester@justice.gov.uk 0161 240 5422
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3 remote hearings before HHJ Marin Monday 15th June Email the court to ask for the links to observe: courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk
In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Monday 15 June 2026 Before His Honour Judge MARIN Court 22 Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20025328 , ALLR-v-Norfolk County Council , Directions , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 11:00 AM COP20016741 , SMS-v-Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council , Directions , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 12:00 PM COP20017068 , JH-v-North Yorkshire Council , Directions , Authorisation of deprivation of liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour (Case Scheduling & Listing v1.0k - Published: 20/10/2025 09:28) Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Requests from

ALT In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Monday 15 June 2026 Before His Honour Judge MARIN Court 22 Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20025328 , ALLR-v-Norfolk County Council , Directions , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 11:00 AM COP20016741 , SMS-v-Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council , Directions , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 12:00 PM COP20017068 , JH-v-North Yorkshire Council , Directions , Authorisation of deprivation of liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour (Case Scheduling & Listing v1.0k - Published: 20/10/2025 09:28) Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Requests from

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4 hearings before DJ Allen you can observe Monday 15th June, 3 in person and one remote. Go along to the court to observe the attended ones and email the court to ask for the link for the remote one: courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk
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A fully remote hearing before MacDonald J Monday 15th June. For the video-link, email: rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.uk and cc. to rcj.familylisting@justice.gov.uk Try to ensure you email by 9am latest to maximise your chances of being able to observe
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Iatrogenic harm and the Court of Protection openjusticecourtofprotection… via @OpenJusticeCoP

Iatrogenic harm and the Court of Protection

Court proceedings can cause unintended harm to the person at the centre of the case (“P”) as well as to P’s family, and to P’s wider support network….

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A final hearing before DJ Allen. It's listed in person - email the court to ask whether a remote link is possible.
In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before District Judge ALLEN Start Time Case Details 3:00 PM COP20008338 , JC-v-London Borough of Barnet, FINAL HEARING , Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICITONS , time estimate 1 hour (Case Scheduling & Listing v1.0k - Published: 20/10/2025 09:28) Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Requests from the media and others, including legal bloggers in the family jurisdiction, should be made to Court of Protection at courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5.

ALT In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before District Judge ALLEN Start Time Case Details 3:00 PM COP20008338 , JC-v-London Borough of Barnet, FINAL HEARING , Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICITONS , time estimate 1 hour (Case Scheduling & Listing v1.0k - Published: 20/10/2025 09:28) Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Requests from the media and others, including legal bloggers in the family jurisdiction, should be made to Court of Protection at courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5.
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Hearings before DJ Grosse. All in person and email the court to ask whether a remote link is possible.
In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before District Judge GROSSE Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP14215523 , ANL-v-NNL and AR and SP and KL and SRL and AL , Directions , Appointment of a property and affairs deputy , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hours 12:00 PM COP20026015 , EK-v-London Borough of Hackney , Directions , (a) Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20034347 , TC-v-Ealing Council , Directions whether to authorise a deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5.

ALT In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before District Judge GROSSE Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP14215523 , ANL-v-NNL and AR and SP and KL and SRL and AL , Directions , Appointment of a property and affairs deputy , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hours 12:00 PM COP20026015 , EK-v-London Borough of Hackney , Directions , (a) Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20034347 , TC-v-Ealing Council , Directions whether to authorise a deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5.
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An in person 1 day hearing before HHJ Beckley. Email the court to ask whether a remote link is available.
In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before His Honour Judge BECKLEY Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP14143261, GM Jnr-v-London Borough of Bexley , Directions , (a) P's capacity regarding their ability to litigate proceedings and to make decisions in relation to their residence and care , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 Day (Case Scheduling & Listing v1.0k - Published: 20/10/2025 09:28) Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Requests from the media and others, including legal bloggers in the family jurisdiction, should be made to Court of Protection at courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5

ALT In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before His Honour Judge BECKLEY Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP14143261, GM Jnr-v-London Borough of Bexley , Directions , (a) P's capacity regarding their ability to litigate proceedings and to make decisions in relation to their residence and care , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 Day (Case Scheduling & Listing v1.0k - Published: 20/10/2025 09:28) Open justice is a fundamental principle in our courts and tribunals system and will continue to be so as we increase the use of audio and video technology. Requests from the media and others, including legal bloggers in the family jurisdiction, should be made to Court of Protection at courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5
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In person hearings before SJ Hilder. email the court to ask if a remote link is possible.
In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before Senior Judge HILDER Start Time Case Details 10:30 AM COP14027913 , FS-v-NHS North East London ICB , Directions , (a) Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (b) Where P should live & Healthcare , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 Day 3:00PM COP20006527 , RS-v-London Borough of Enfield , Directions , (a) Healthcare, including conveyance to hospital, medical assessment and medical treatment (b) Access to RS's property , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5

ALT In The Court of Protection 5th Floor First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Friday 12 June 2026 Before Senior Judge HILDER Start Time Case Details 10:30 AM COP14027913 , FS-v-NHS North East London ICB , Directions , (a) Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (b) Where P should live & Healthcare , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 Day 3:00PM COP20006527 , RS-v-London Borough of Enfield , Directions , (a) Healthcare, including conveyance to hospital, medical assessment and medical treatment (b) Access to RS's property , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5
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Featured Hearing Friday 12 June 2026 Royal Courts of Justice before Mrs Justice Lieven openjusticecourtofprotection…

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A new blog by Lorraine Currie on the Supreme Court's recent judgment. She sees the judgment as having given back 'a common sense, multifactorial approach in place of a “one-size-fits-all” test' openjusticecourtofprotection…

The Supreme Court’s judgment is an opportunity returning us to common sense

by Lorraine Currie, 11th June 2026 The image accompanying this blog has been provided by Lorraine’s daughter: the Magic Artist, Grace. To see her artwork (and for details about how to purchase it),…

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Alex Ruck Keene@Capacitylaw
Jun 10
AGNI - resources page, podcast and shedinar video: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.o…

AGNI – resources page, podcast and shedinar video

I have started a resources page on the AGNI case, and will start to populate it as more guidance and the like emerges.  The page includes links to a shedinar video that I have recorded about depriv…

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Critical commentary on the Supreme Court AGNI decision from Kate Mercer blackbeltadvocacy.com/post/a…

A gilded cage is still a cage? Unless you're the Supreme Court in 2026

Four Human Rights Concerns for AdvocatesThe Supreme Court's recent judgment raises significant human rights concerns that advocates should be alert to. In this piece, advocates are encouraged to...

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Hoo boy. The court system cannot operate boilers competently, our flagship IT platform regularly fails, and we still use printers. This feels… ambitious.
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