NK v RK [2023] EWCOP 37

Capacity - contact - inherent jurisdiction The family sought declarations: that R lacked capacity to make decisions about contact; that R was susceptible to undue influence, and measures needed to be put into place to protect her from this; that R lacked capacity to revoke LPAs. They sought orders: under the inherent jurisdiction in relation to supporting contact between her and her family (if R did have capacity about contact); and under either the MCA or the IJ that it was in R's best interests to implement a "supportive framework" around R to encourage her to repair and maintain her relationship with her immediate and wider family and friends.

Essex

This case has been summarised on page 20 of 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 134, September 2023).

CASES DATABASE

Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

• Best interests🔍

Date: 18/8/23🔍

Court: Court of Protection🔍

Judge(s):

• Cobb🔍

Parties:

• NK🔍
• RK🔍
• X County Council🔍
• AK🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2023] EWCOP 37^B

What links here:

• 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 134, September 2023)

Published: 24/8/23 21:08

Cached: 2025-05-21 20:09:44