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NEW BLOG POST By @Kitzingercelia Two non-compliance hearings concerning Finance Deputyship applications: Finding pragmatic ways forward openjusticecourtofprotection… via @OpenJusticeCoP
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Two non-compliance hearings concerning Finance Deputyship applications: Finding pragmatic ways fo...

By Celia Kitzinger, 23rd October 2026 There were five hearings concerning ‘non-compliance with court orders’ listed, for 15 minutes each, before DJ Ellington sitting remotely at First Avenue H…

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In print today - my interview with one of Britain's last courtroom artists.
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NEW BLOG Everyone agrees it’s in the best interests of two siblings to live together - but is that possible? openjusticecourtofprotection… via @OpenJusticeCoP
Everyone agrees it’s in the best interests of two siblings to live together – but is that possible?

Everyone agrees it’s in the best interests of two siblings to live together – but is that possible?

By Daniel Clark and Amanda Hill, 29th October 2026 Two siblings, AA and BB, have lived together almost all their lives and now reside in the same care home. However, one has been served with an evi…

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One featured hearing on Friday 30th October 2026: a hybrid hearing before the Vice-President of the Court of Protection, Mrs Justice Theis. See our homepage for details openjusticecourtofprotection…
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A hearing at 10am tomorrow. Unfortunately we don't know what issues the case concerns. Could anybody observe and then write a blog about it?
Sitting at Norwich County Court Friday, 30 October 2026 Before District Judge Russell Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM 20009670 - CB & NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL DIRECTIONS HEARING TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA CVP PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REPORTING RESTRICTIONS 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 Sitting at Norwich County Court Friday, 30 October 2026 Before District Judge Russell Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM 20009670 - CB & NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL DIRECTIONS HEARING TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA CVP PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REPORTING RESTRICTIONS 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: [email protected] tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

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A hearing to consider a deprivation of liberty. To ask for the Cloud Video Platform (CVP) link, email the court
Sitting at Oxford County Court Friday, 30 October 2026 Before District Judge Talbot-Ponsonby Start Time Case Details 11:00 AM 20037902 - SB & OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DIRECTIONS HEARING VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA CVP PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REPORTING RESTRICTIONS 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 Sitting at Oxford County Court Friday, 30 October 2026 Before District Judge Talbot-Ponsonby Start Time Case Details 11:00 AM 20037902 - SB & OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DIRECTIONS HEARING VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS TO BE HEARD REMOTELY VIA CVP PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REPORTING RESTRICTIONS 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: [email protected] tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

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A remote (via Cloud Video Platform - CVP) hearing you can observe tomorrow afternoon. Email the court to ask for the link
Sitting at Sheffield Combined Court Centre Friday, 30 October 2026 Before HHJ Baddeley Start Time Case Details 14:00pm 20026110 - SCC -V- MED - S16 H&W - PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS - 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 other hearings (including those noted as 'private remote') should be made to: COP.leeds.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0113 3062421

ALT Sitting at Sheffield Combined Court Centre Friday, 30 October 2026 Before HHJ Baddeley Start Time Case Details 14:00pm 20026110 - SCC -V- MED - S16 H&W - PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS - 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 other hearings (including those noted as 'private remote') should be made to: [email protected] 0113 3062421

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Three hearings you can observe tomorrow: two in person and one remotely (via MS Teams). For the MS Teams link, email the court
Friday 30 October 2026 Before Tribunal Judge PARKHILL Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20026694 , AF-v-London Borough of Lewisham , Directions , Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour , Court 23 11:00 AM COP12807361 , NB-v-The Public Guardian and PZ , Directions , Conduct of deputy , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour , Court 24 12:00 PM COP20031634 , GM-v-London Borough of Haringey , Directions , (a) Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour , Court 23 courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT Friday 30 October 2026 Before Tribunal Judge PARKHILL Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20026694 , AF-v-London Borough of Lewisham , Directions , Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour , Court 23 11:00 AM COP12807361 , NB-v-The Public Guardian and PZ , Directions , Conduct of deputy , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour , Court 24 12:00 PM COP20031634 , GM-v-London Borough of Haringey , Directions , (a) Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour , Court 23 [email protected]

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Two hearings you can observe IN PERSON on Friday 30th October 2026. The first case has two protected parties and the court is concerned with working to ensure they can remain living together. The second case is about revocation of LPA and appointment of a deputy
Friday 30 October 2026 Before District Judge CLARKE Court 24 Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20031247 and COP20005457 , RT and GA-v-London Borough of Haringey , Directions , Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the DOLS , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hours 2:00 PM COP20018141 , AR-v-AJR and AA and EB and LR and Hugh James Trust Corporation Limited , Directions , a) revocation of LPA b) Appointment of deputy for property & affairs c) Additional authorisation for deputy for property & affairs , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WTH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hours courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT Friday 30 October 2026 Before District Judge CLARKE Court 24 Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20031247 and COP20005457 , RT and GA-v-London Borough of Haringey , Directions , Varying or terminating an urgent or standard authorisation under the DOLS , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hours 2:00 PM COP20018141 , AR-v-AJR and AA and EB and LR and Hugh James Trust Corporation Limited , Directions , a) revocation of LPA b) Appointment of deputy for property & affairs c) Additional authorisation for deputy for property & affairs , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WTH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hours [email protected]

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Two hearings you can observe tomorrow. Both are IN PERSON at First Avenue House (in London). Leave enough time to get through airport-style security and find the courtroom
Friday 30 October 2026 Before District Judge GROSSE Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20018029 , MF-v-OPG and RMFB and JF and PF , Directions , Validity of the Lasting Powers of Attorney , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate half a day , Court 22 2:00 PM COP13209188 , HGS-v-London Borough of Hillingdon , Directions , (a) Where HGS should live (b) The care HGS should receive (c) Authorisation of deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING REPORTING RESTRICTIONS, time estimate 1 hour , Court 23 courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT Friday 30 October 2026 Before District Judge GROSSE Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP20018029 , MF-v-OPG and RMFB and JF and PF , Directions , Validity of the Lasting Powers of Attorney , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate half a day , Court 22 2:00 PM COP13209188 , HGS-v-London Borough of Hillingdon , Directions , (a) Where HGS should live (b) The care HGS should receive (c) Authorisation of deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING REPORTING RESTRICTIONS, time estimate 1 hour , Court 23 [email protected]

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Charles Arthur@charlesarthurOct 28
Amazing: journalist does journalism to discover something, and because everyone is so used to people living by press release, they literally can't believe the journalist found it out on their own. holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2026/…
Broken embargo row erupts after Ipswich.co.uk city of culture scoop - Journalism News from Holdth...

Broken embargo row erupts after Ipswich.co.uk city of culture scoop - Journalism News from Holdth...

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Coach House Chambers@HouseChambersOct 28
Replying to @RileeDHarrison
I love law school vs real world. Law School: "English courts operate under a strict hierarchy and lower courts are bound by the decisions of higher courts." Deputy District Judge: "I think the Court of Appeal got that wrong."
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Robin Harris@casescasescasesOct 28
What people think cross examination sounds like: P: you plunged the dagger into him, didn’t you? D: I did. I did. I confess. I killed him. What it actually sounds like: P: turn to page 208 in your bundle; the last WhatsApp message dated 12.05.2009 please. D: which page, sorry?
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Alexander Pomazuev@APomazuevOct 13
On 13 October 2023, the lawyers representing Alexei Navalny were detained simply for providing him with legal assistance. Vadim Kobzev and Alexei Liptser were subsequently charged with extremism and sentenced to lengthy prison terms for doing nothing more than their professional duty. They remain imprisoned in a Russian prison because they stood in the way of Vladimir Putin’s cruel efforts to persecute, isolate, and kill Alexei Navalny. The prosecution of Vadim Kobzev and Alexei Liptser has been widely condemned as patently illegal by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Commission of Jurists, the Human Rights Foundation, the United Nations, the European Union and PACE. Even the Federal Chamber of Advocates of Russia has stated that the case against these lawyers violates Russian law and contradicts the established practice of the country’s highest courts. As we pay tribute to the courage of Vadim Kobzev and Alexei Liptser today, it is worth recalling that the impact of lawyers’ actions in cases of politically motivated prosecution is never limited to protecting a single individual. Law is merely words on paper without those who are prepared to defend it in practice. Justice without people willing to fight for it remains an abstract concept. These fundamental pillars of freedom exist in society only because good people are prepared to stand up for them. Lawyers who are ready to support those resisting a repressive system inspire freedom fighters around the world. They offer at least a measure of protection and the hope that a voice can still be heard, even from behind prison walls.
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NEW BLOG Contesting deprivation of liberty post-AGNI: Not a marginal case but “the very exemplar of why the state is under an obligation to provide safeguards”, says HHJ Hilder By @KitzingerCelia openjusticecourtofprotection… via @OpenJusticeCoP
Contesting deprivation of liberty post-AGNI: Not a marginal case but “the very exemplar of why the...

Contesting deprivation of liberty post-AGNI: Not a marginal case but “the very exemplar of why the...

Explore the court's decision on BW's care arrangements and whether they constitute a deprivation of liberty under Article 5 ECHR post-AGNI

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The Telegraph reports that Sir Ranulph Fiennes has had visitors in his care home, and there is still talk of an application to the Court of Protection to question whether his wife is acting in his best interests under her lasting power of attorney for him telegraph.co.uk/gift/1808379…
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The Lost Explorer - Sir Ranulph Fiennes and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 I have written about the use and abuse of lasting powers of attorney, deprivation of liberty safeguards, and the powers of the Court of Protection - link in reply
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Two hearings you can observe remotely: both about a deprivation of liberty, with the 2:30pm a challenge to a deprivation of liberty. Email the court to ask for the MS Teams link
ITTING AT WORCESTER FAMILY COURT ON 28TH OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE SOLOMON Start Time Case Details 11:00:00 AM 20031441 - HH - Directions - Worcester - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (a) Varying or terminating a standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; and (b) The applicant's best interests in relation to residence and care. T/E 1 Hour MS Teams 2:30:00 PM 20026688 - TN - Directions - Worcester - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions TN (by his proposed litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) - v - Herefordshire Council Deprivation of liberty - application under s21A Mental Capacity Act 2005. 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. courtofprotection.birmingham.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0121 250 6395

ALT ITTING AT WORCESTER FAMILY COURT ON 28TH OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE SOLOMON Start Time Case Details 11:00:00 AM 20031441 - HH - Directions - Worcester - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (a) Varying or terminating a standard authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; and (b) The applicant's best interests in relation to residence and care. T/E 1 Hour MS Teams 2:30:00 PM 20026688 - TN - Directions - Worcester - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions TN (by his proposed litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) - v - Herefordshire Council Deprivation of liberty - application under s21A Mental Capacity Act 2005. 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. [email protected] 0121 250 6395

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Two IN PERSON hearings to consider a deprivation of liberty. Observe at First Avenue House (London), leaving enough time to get through airport-style security and find the courtroom
Wednesday 28 October 2026 Before District Judge Mullins Start Time Case Details 12:00 PM COP1388207T , LB Islington V SP , Directions whether to authorise a deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20022904 , MK-V-LB Newham , Directions whether to authorise a deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED 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 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. Arrangements will then be made for you to attend.

ALT Wednesday 28 October 2026 Before District Judge Mullins Start Time Case Details 12:00 PM COP1388207T , LB Islington V SP , Directions whether to authorise a deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20022904 , MK-V-LB Newham , Directions whether to authorise a deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED 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 the media and others, including legal bloggers in the family jurisdiction, should be made to Court of Protection at [email protected] or by calling 03004564600 and select line number 5. Arrangements will then be made for you to attend.

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Four hearings before HHJ Beckley: two in person (the 12pm is a judgment hand down) and two remote. Email the court for the remote links
10:00 AM COP20030341 , LJMB-v-Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council , Directions , Authorisation of Depravation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 12:00 PM COP12679875 , APK-v-London Borough of Hillingdon , JUDGEMENT , a. Residence and care arrangements; b. Authorisation of deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 1:00 PM COP20037863 , CJ-v-London Borough of Croydon , Directions , Where CJ should live and receive care and Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20007113 , JBE-v-London Borough if Islington , Directions , Section 16 Health and Welfare , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT 10:00 AM COP20030341 , LJMB-v-Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council , Directions , Authorisation of Depravation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 12:00 PM COP12679875 , APK-v-London Borough of Hillingdon , JUDGEMENT , a. Residence and care arrangements; b. Authorisation of deprivation of liberty , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 1:00 PM COP20037863 , CJ-v-London Borough of Croydon , Directions , Where CJ should live and receive care and Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20007113 , JBE-v-London Borough if Islington , Directions , Section 16 Health and Welfare , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 2 hour [email protected]

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This is an application to vary an order. Observe in person at Manchester Civil Justice Centre
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Manchester CJC Courtroom 21 Before: DJ Jackson (P) Start Time Duration Case Details Hearing Type Hearing Channel 12:00 PM 1 hour 20021773 MYP MP v NP Directions hearing. Application to vary order. COP (Court of Protection) Hearing In Person

ALT Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Manchester CJC Courtroom 21 Before: DJ Jackson (P) Start Time Duration Case Details Hearing Type Hearing Channel 12:00 PM 1 hour 20021773 MYP MP v NP Directions hearing. Application to vary order. COP (Court of Protection) Hearing In Person

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Celia Kitzinger@KitzingerCeliaOct 27
For reasons I can't remember, I picked up a second-hand copy of "Cases in Court" published in 1949 & it's a very good read. Seems that the demise of transparency in the justice system has been lamented for more than 70 years.... And yet here we are, some of us, still trying!
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