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In a landmark ruling, the Court of Protection said that legal permission will no longer be required from a judge before life-supporting treatment is withdrawn from patients suffering from severely debilitating illnesses. Mr Justice Peter Jackson said that where relatives and doctors were in agreement and medical guidelines had been followed, neither party would have to go to court for a ruling.
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Protection said that legal permission will no longer be required from a judge before life-supporting treatment is withdrawn from patients suffering from severely debilitating illnesses. Mr Justice Peter Jackson said that where relatives and doctors were in agreement and medical guidelines had been followed, neither party would have to go to court for a ruling.
Efforts continue on gender equality, support for the Bar, meaningful reform for the sector and advocating for the rule of law
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