WBC v Z [2016] EWCOP 4

Unwise decision-making "The central issue which arises in this case is whether risks taken by a 20-year old young woman with autism represent 'unwise' decision-making, or evidence her lack of capacity."

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This case's neutral citation number appears in the following newsletters:

• 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Law Newsletter' (issue 62, February 2016)
• 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 140, May 2024)

CASES DATABASE

Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

• Other capacity cases🔍

Date: 18/1/16🔍

Court: Court of Protection🔍

Judge(s):

• Cobb🔍

Parties:

• WBC🔍
• WBC (Local Authority)🔍
• X🔍
• Y🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2016] EWCOP 4^B
• [2016] MHLO 27

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Published: 29/8/16 21:02

Cached: 2025-06-21 12:00:18