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

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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BBC News (UK)
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Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at home bbc.in/4BsJONK

Bristol woman wins £127k High Court claim for mum's care at home

A woman describes "phenomenal" relief after a ruling that she is entitled to be paid for the care.

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Naomi Cunningham@LoudBonnet15h
And if documents are referred to in the course of the hearing, the public should get to read those documents.
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Naomi Cunningham@LoudBonnet15h
So if evidence is given by way of witness statements in a public hearing, the default position is that the public should be able to read the statements. If submissions are made partly or wholly in writing, the public should get to read the submissions.
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Naomi Cunningham@LoudBonnet15h
There's good reason for this. It goes back to open justice. Open justice is pretty meaningless unless observers (which includes those who read about the case after the event) aren't in a position to understand what they hear.
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Naomi Cunningham@LoudBonnet15h
Open justice is a fundamental feature of any properly-functioning legal system. If justice can't be seen to be done, there's no reason to trust that it is being done.
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Oh @LoudBonnet we need you in the Court of Protection where it is now virtually impossible to get ANY documents from the court.
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I've written to the tribunal about access to documents.
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“Pleading for information about mum’s care”: Court makes pragmatic appointment of interim welfare deputy openjusticecourtofprotection… via @OpenJusticeCoP

“Pleading for information about mum’s care”: Court makes pragmatic appointment of interim welfare...

Daughter: “I don’t feel I can make a fully informed decision … I’ve got so much to consider. What I’d respectfully ask the court to do is to give me the authority to access information about my mum…

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

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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"The situation she [D] described in relation to her mother now (in 2026) resonates with my own experience back in 2009 when I was engaged in a prolonged struggle to be appropriately consulted and informed in relation to my brain-injured sister, Polly" openjusticecourtofprotection…

“Pleading for information about mum’s care”: Court makes pragmatic appointment of interim welfare...

Daughter: “I don’t feel I can make a fully informed decision … I’ve got so much to consider. What I’d respectfully ask the court to do is to give me the authority to access information about my mum…

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A hybrid hearing before Keehan J on Monday 26th October 2026. Observe in person at the Royal Courts of Justice or email [email protected] cc. [email protected] to ask for the link. Further details on our homepage: openjusticecourtofprotection…
Court 41 Mr Justice Keehan (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) 2pm COP 20007438 Re CR: Serious Medical Treatment FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT CVP Hybrid Hearing

ALT Court 41 Mr Justice Keehan (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) 2pm COP 20007438 Re CR: Serious Medical Treatment FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT CVP Hybrid Hearing

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A hybrid hearing before the Vice-President of the Court of Protection on Monday 26th October 2026. Observe in person or email [email protected] cc. [email protected] to ask for the link. Further details on our homepage: openjusticecourtofprotection…
Court 34 Mrs Justice Theis (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) 10:30am COP 20002495 Re CW FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT CVP Hybrid Hearing

ALT Court 34 Mrs Justice Theis (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) 10:30am COP 20002495 Re CW FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT CVP Hybrid Hearing

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You can observe these three hearings on Monday 26th October. Email the court to ask for the MS Teams link to the first two. The 3pm hearing can be observed in person at First Avenue House (London)
Monday 26 October 2026 Before District Judge GLASSBROOK Court 22 Start Time Case Details 11:00 AM COP20032004 , AB-v-Mayor & Commonalty & Citizens of the City of London and IW , Directions , (a) Residence (b) Care and support , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20037394 , PC-v-London Borough of Southwark , Directions , a) Residence and care b) Termination of tenancy , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 3:00 PM COP20039956 , GM-v-Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea , Directions , (a) Care and accommodation arrangements (b) Authorising a deprivation of liberty in relation to care and residence arrangements , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT Monday 26 October 2026 Before District Judge GLASSBROOK Court 22 Start Time Case Details 11:00 AM COP20032004 , AB-v-Mayor & Commonalty & Citizens of the City of London and IW , Directions , (a) Residence (b) Care and support , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 2:00 PM COP20037394 , PC-v-London Borough of Southwark , Directions , a) Residence and care b) Termination of tenancy , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 3:00 PM COP20039956 , GM-v-Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea , Directions , (a) Care and accommodation arrangements (b) Authorising a deprivation of liberty in relation to care and residence arrangements , ATTENDED PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour [email protected]

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Four remote (via MS Teams) hearings you can observe before HHJ Beckley. Email the court to ask for the link to these hearings, all of which concern a deprivation of liberty
Monday 26 October 2026 Before His Honour Judge BECKLEY Court 23 Start Time Case Details 11:00 AM COP 20028947 KT v East Sussex Council , Directions , Residence Care and Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 11:00 AM COP14213338 , CS-M-v-South Tyneside Council , Directions , Decisions relating to deprivation of liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hours 12:00 PM COP20031197 , SP-v-Lincolnshire County Council , Directions , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 1:00 PM COP20030464 , TVP-v-Essex County Council , Direction , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT Monday 26 October 2026 Before His Honour Judge BECKLEY Court 23 Start Time Case Details 11:00 AM COP 20028947 KT v East Sussex Council , Directions , Residence Care and Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 11:00 AM COP14213338 , CS-M-v-South Tyneside Council , Directions , Decisions relating to deprivation of liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hours 12:00 PM COP20031197 , SP-v-Lincolnshire County Council , Directions , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour 1:00 PM COP20030464 , TVP-v-Essex County Council , Direction , Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty , REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS , time estimate 1 hour [email protected]

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This is a half day hearing to consider healthcare issues, including conveyance to hospital. Attend in person (it's an in person hearing) or email the court to ask if a link can be made available
Monday 26 October 2026 Before Senior Judge HILDER Court 24 Start Time Case Details 2:00 PM 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 half a day courtofprotectionhearings@justice.gov.uk

ALT Monday 26 October 2026 Before Senior Judge HILDER Court 24 Start Time Case Details 2:00 PM 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 half a day [email protected]

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Two hearings you can observe on Monday 26th October 2026. Both concern a possible deprivation of liberty. The 12pm hearing also concerns contact restrictions
SITTING AT STAFFORD FAMILY COURT ON 26TH OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE HER HONOUR JUDGE DAVIES Start Time Case Details 11:00:00 AM 14068360 - CB - Directions - Stafford - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (a) Where CB should reside and their care arrangements; (b) Whether to vary or terminate a standard authorisation. T/E 1 Hour CVP 12:00:00 PM 20033629 - HB - Directions - Stafford- Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (a) Whether P lacks capacity. (b) Whether it is in P's best interests to be deprived of their liberty at a residential placement. (c) Whether it is in P's best interests for contact with others to be restricted. (d) Whether P's care can be managed by less restrictive means. T/E 1 Hour CVP 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

ALT SITTING AT STAFFORD FAMILY COURT ON 26TH OCTOBER 2026 BEFORE HER HONOUR JUDGE DAVIES Start Time Case Details 11:00:00 AM 14068360 - CB - Directions - Stafford - Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (a) Where CB should reside and their care arrangements; (b) Whether to vary or terminate a standard authorisation. T/E 1 Hour CVP 12:00:00 PM 20033629 - HB - Directions - Stafford- Public Hearing - With Reporting Restrictions (a) Whether P lacks capacity. (b) Whether it is in P's best interests to be deprived of their liberty at a residential placement. (c) Whether it is in P's best interests for contact with others to be restricted. (d) Whether P's care can be managed by less restrictive means. T/E 1 Hour CVP 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]

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This is a remote (via CVP) hearing to consider a challenge to a deprivation of liberty. Sheffield circuit judges are often block-listed for 10:30am so this hearing may not start at the listed time
Sitting at Sheffield Designated Family Court Monday, 26 October 2026 Before HHJ Marson Start Time Case Details 10:30am 1414084T - HCC -V- SR & NHS H&NY ICB - S21a DOLS - PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS - CVP - 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 other hearings (including those noted as 'private remote') should be made to: COP.leeds.countycourt@justice.gov.uk 0113 3062421

ALT Sitting at Sheffield Designated Family Court Monday, 26 October 2026 Before HHJ Marson Start Time Case Details 10:30am 1414084T - HCC -V- SR & NHS H&NY ICB - S21a DOLS - PUBLIC HEARING WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS - CVP - 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 other hearings (including those noted as 'private remote') should be made to: [email protected] 0113 3062421

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In Newcastle? You can observe this hearing IN PERSON at 10am on Monday
itting at Newcastle Civil & Family Courts & Tribunals Centre Monday, 26 October 2026 BEFORE District Judge Temple Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP14124770 SG V Sunderland City Council, 2hours WHERE P SHOULD LIVE, HEALTHCARE, VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS, IN PERSON, PUBLIC WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS BY ORDER OF JUDGE TEMPLE PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE OR AMEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 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 COP Public hearing should be made to: COPNewcastle.newcastle.countycourt@justice.gov.uk TEL 0191 205 8901

ALT itting at Newcastle Civil & Family Courts & Tribunals Centre Monday, 26 October 2026 BEFORE District Judge Temple Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM COP14124770 SG V Sunderland City Council, 2hours WHERE P SHOULD LIVE, HEALTHCARE, VARYING OR TERMINATING AN URGENT OR STANDARD AUTHORISATION UNDER THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS, IN PERSON, PUBLIC WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS BY ORDER OF JUDGE TEMPLE PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE OR AMEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 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 COP Public hearing should be made to: [email protected] TEL 0191 205 8901

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This is a hearing you can observe IN PERSON at Luton County Court. Leave enough time to get through airport-style security and find the courtroom
Sitting at Luton County Court Monday, 26 October 2026 Before Her Honour Judge Brown Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM 20017548 - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL & MJ DIRECTIONS HEARING HEARING TO BE ATTENDED IN PERSON PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REPORTING RESTRICTIONS T/E 6 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 hearings should be made to: courtofprotection.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

ALT Sitting at Luton County Court Monday, 26 October 2026 Before Her Honour Judge Brown Start Time Case Details 10:00 AM 20017548 - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL & MJ DIRECTIONS HEARING HEARING TO BE ATTENDED IN PERSON PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REPORTING RESTRICTIONS T/E 6 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 hearings should be made to: [email protected] tel (10am - 5pm only) 0118 987 0500

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A hearing to consider where P should live. Email the court to ask for the Cloud Video Platform (CVP) link
Sitting In The County Court and The Family Court at Caernarfon Yn eistedd yng Llys Sirol a Llys Teulu Caernarfon Monday, 26 October 2026 Llun, 26 Hydref 2026 Before HHJ W J Owen Gerbron Ei Anrhydedd Y Barnwr Wendy Owen Amser Cychwyn/ Start Time Manylion yr Achos / Case Details 15:00 PM Case No/ Rhif Achos: 20012906; Parties/Partion : CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL -V- RC & BETSI CADWALADR HEALTH BOARD; Hearing Type/ Math o : DIRECTIONS HEARING / GWRANDAWIAD RHOI CYFARWYDDIADAU; Case Descriptor/ Disgrifiad or achos : WHERE P SHOULD LIVE / LLE DYLAI P FYW.. Listing Type/ Math o Wrandawiad : PUBLIC HEARING- WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS/ GWRANDAWIAD CYHOEDDUS GYDA CHYFYNGIADAU ADRODD; T/E/ Hyd : 1 HOUR / 1 AWR; Hearing Method/ Sianel Clyw Video - CVP / Drwy Fideo - CVP CardiffCOP@Justice.gov.uk 0292 037 6486

ALT Sitting In The County Court and The Family Court at Caernarfon Yn eistedd yng Llys Sirol a Llys Teulu Caernarfon Monday, 26 October 2026 Llun, 26 Hydref 2026 Before HHJ W J Owen Gerbron Ei Anrhydedd Y Barnwr Wendy Owen Amser Cychwyn/ Start Time Manylion yr Achos / Case Details 15:00 PM Case No/ Rhif Achos: 20012906; Parties/Partion : CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL -V- RC & BETSI CADWALADR HEALTH BOARD; Hearing Type/ Math o : DIRECTIONS HEARING / GWRANDAWIAD RHOI CYFARWYDDIADAU; Case Descriptor/ Disgrifiad or achos : WHERE P SHOULD LIVE / LLE DYLAI P FYW.. Listing Type/ Math o Wrandawiad : PUBLIC HEARING- WITH REPORTING RESTRICTIONS/ GWRANDAWIAD CYHOEDDUS GYDA CHYFYNGIADAU ADRODD; T/E/ Hyd : 1 HOUR / 1 AWR; Hearing Method/ Sianel Clyw Video - CVP / Drwy Fideo - CVP [email protected] 0292 037 6486

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Deshpal Panesar KC@DeshpalPanesarOct 23
If anyone knows a London cab (white) with the payment title JOHNSWHITETAXIH can you PLEASE ask him to contact me urgently. I have left my bag in his taxi. He picked up from the Supreme Court at about 6pm and dropped at Bedford row #londontaxi #blackcab #lostproperty
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