The Supreme Court rules on deprivation of liberty case
The Supreme Court has now handed down judgment in Maguire which looked at the engagement of Article 2 in relation to those who lack mental capacity and rely on others for care and treatment.
Catharine is a partner in the Healthcare team. She has over 16 years' experience of civil, coronial and inquest law.
Throughout her career, she has represented NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Homes and Private healthcare providers. She also has extensive experience of representing clients who operate prisons or provide healthcare services within prisons / immigration removal centres as well as those providing escorting and custody services, forensic medical services, patient transport services and GP out of hours medical services.
Catharine regularly represents clients at Article 2 Inquests and has particular expertise where there are complex issues of drug or alcohol withdrawal, suicide, neglect and unlawful killing. Catharine also regularly works in conjunction with her clients’ press officers advising on the content of press releases when required.
As well as representing her clients at Inquest, Catharine has represented clients being investigated by the CQC/HSE/CPS for corporate/gross negligence manslaughter.