A Local Authority v H (2023) EWCOP 4: Difference between revisions

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Paedophilia "H prefers to be referred to by female pronouns. ... H has expressed a sexual interest in pre-pubescent children. ... In the opinion of a highly experienced psychiatrist, instructed in these proceedings, H presents a real risk of sexual harm to children, both in contact with them and online. ... The Court has been asked to consider H's capacity to take decisions in the following areas: (i) Residence; (ii) Care/support; (iii) Contact with others (both adults and children); (iv) Use of the internet and social media."

Essex

This case has been summarised on page 3 of 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 130, March 2023).

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Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

Sex and marriage cases🔍
Other capacity cases🔍
Reporting restriction order cases🔍 Older RRO cases can still be found in Category:Other capacity cases

Date: 7/2/23🔍

Court: Court of Protection🔍

Judge(s):

Hayden🔍

Parties:

A Local Authority🔍
H🔍

Citation number(s):

[2023] EWCOP 4^B

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Published: 6/6/23 21:11

Cached: 2025-06-10 17:35:27

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 |Sentence=Paedophilia
 |Summary="H prefers to be referred to by female pronouns. ... H has expressed a sexual interest in pre-pubescent children. ...  In the opinion of a highly experienced psychiatrist, instructed in these proceedings, H presents a real risk of sexual harm to children, both in contact with them and online. ... The Court has been asked to consider H's capacity to take decisions in the following areas: (i) Residence; (ii) Care/support; (iii) Contact with others (both adults and children); (iv) Use of the internet and social media."
-|Subject=Capacity to consent to sexual relations cases,Other capacity cases,Reporting restriction order cases
+|Subject=Sex and marriage cases,Other capacity cases,Reporting restriction order cases
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