JURISDICTION

February 24th, 2025 by James Goudie KC

In IRWIN MITCHELL TRUST CORP LTD v KS ( 2025 ) EWCOP 7 (T2) the Court of protection considered as a preliminary issue whether it retained jurisdiction over the property and affairs of a young person aged 14 ( who lacked capacity and would continue to do so ) after her CHANGE OF HABITUAL RESIDENCE from England and Wales to India. Before that jurisdiction derived from the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Court retained jurisdiction. The retention of jurisdiction following the change was consistent with the aim of HAGUE CONVENTION 34 on Jurisdiction etc. There was no gap in protection.

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