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Jenny Kitzinger
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Law, medicine, ethics, journalism.
Improving care & decision-making Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness - Co-director cdoc.org.uk Research centre, Cardiff University
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“There is a clear distinction between the public interest and what the public is interested in.”

In case you missed it! 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯's #CourtOfProtection update covers transparency rulings, capacity, best interests decisions & cross-border jurisdiction.

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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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New blog post - 90-year-old woman and her advance decision to refuse treatment

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P’s Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment is not valid, not applicable, and not a reflection of her past or present wishes
It seems to me that the judge was entitled to make the decision that P’s ADRT was invalid. That causes me concern because of what it means not just for P but for everyone else with ADRTs.  Do our A…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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New blog post

Attorneys disagree about a house purchase for their mother
By @jennykitzinger.bsky.social

#NotSecretCourt

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Attorneys disagree about a house purchase for their mother: Case management for a final hearing
Court of Protection judges are very experienced in dealing with fraught situations and family dispute. The stakes are high when family members disagree about the care or finances of a relative who …
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October 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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New blog post

His 2014 will gives his ex-partner rights he now says he doesn't want her to have.

But he lacks testamentary capacity.

His son and daughter apply to the court to change his will

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An emergency statutory will for a dying man
This is a situation that could confront any of us – and our partners, ex-partners, family and friends. … Another lesson from this case is the need to keep wills under review. One option…
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September 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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The second in our series of blogs about the upcoming Supreme Court hearing concerning DOLS and Northern Ireland.

"Cheshire West revisited"
By @thesmallplaces.bsky.social

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Cheshire West Revisited
By Lucy Series, 9th October 2025 Note: On 20th October 2025, the Supreme Court will be asked to re-visit the question of how to understand a deprivation of liberty. You can read about the backgroun…
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October 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Following on from our Conversation article, Dr @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social, Dr @maxwellmodell.bsky.social, Prof. @stephencushion.bsky.social & I have just published a deeper dive into the Ofcom and BBC complaints data for 2025 on our website.

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Complaints vs breaches: An analysis of how often BBC and Ofcom find broadcasters have broken rules on impartiality — Researching the impartiality of political news
On 25 September 2025, the BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) published its ruling on the livestream of a Glastonbury performance by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan that featured alleged hate speech.. T...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Still time to register for an in-person evening of conversation about death and dying in Dumfries on Nov 25th - looking forward to meeting some of you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-co...
Opening Conversations On Assisted Dying, Death and Grief
A joint Open University in Scotland and University of the West of Scotland event, where assisted dying, death and grief will be explored.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Our new impartiality study out and in The Guardian - We found Reform given more airtime on TV news likely due to broadcasters taking into account the party’s latest electoral performance and sustained lead in the polls over several months. Thread 1/6: www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage
Nigel Farage’s party featured in considerably more News at Ten bulletins than Lib Dems over six months, study finds
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September 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Media reporting of this court judgment - the ‘comatose man’s two secret lovers’ & messages via a spiritual medium….

My analysis of the law & public reaction to this important case (refusal to withdraw feeding tube)

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Commentary on Re YD (Refusal of Withdrawal of Treatment) [2025] EWCOP 31 (T3)
By Jenny Kitzinger, 20th August 2025 A couple of weeks ago I observed a hearing about ‘YD’, a 60-year-old man in a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness at the lower end of the spectrum (a vegetative…
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August 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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“There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt of in the philosophy of NHS treatment” – a Court of Protection story

The flipside of the intense focus on the wishes, feelings, beliefs and values of the person required by s.4 MCA 2005, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Aintree v…
“There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt of in the philosophy of NHS treatment” – a Court of Protection story
The flipside of the intense focus on the wishes, feelings, beliefs and values of the person required by s.4 MCA 2005, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Aintree v James, is that there may be situations in which, objectively, a person’s medical situation might appear hopeless, but nonetheless continued treatment is in their best interests.  Such a case is that of…
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August 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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The Court of Protection has refused to let a hospital trust in north-west London withdraw life support from a 60-year-old man described as being in a permanent vegetative state after his two partners spoke about his belief in the power of spiritual healing.

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Patient must be kept alive
Hospital refused permission to withdraw nutrition and hydration
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August 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Now with link to judgment, just published today. What did the judge decide? Click on the link at the top of the blog post.

#NotSecretCourt
August 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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The problem with motability hire agreements - by @amandaaphill.bsky.social

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The problem with Motability Hire Agreements: A Deputy’s concerns in the COP
By Amanda Hill, 11th August 2025 Working like clockwork. This implies each small part moves in precise harmony to keep the larger system functioning. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the state was like …
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August 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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A patient with “unusual” spiritual beliefs: Is withdrawing a feeding tube in his best interests?

And why is he still in a specialist rehabilitation bed now that it's been determined he's in a "permanent vegetative state" + not in a care home?

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A patient with “unusual” spiritual beliefs: Is withdrawing a feeding tube in his best interests?
By Jenny Kitzinger, 8th August 2025 As someone with both an academic research interest in coma and prolonged disorders of consciousness [PDoC] and with family experience in this area, I’ve watched …
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August 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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New blog post by @jennykitzinger.bsky.social raises some troubling questions about the operational difficulties in ensuring patients have the right assessment and funding to meet their needs.

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A patient with “unusual” spiritual beliefs: Is withdrawing a feeding tube in his best interests?
By Jenny Kitzinger, 8th August 2025 As someone with both an academic research interest in coma and prolonged disorders of consciousness [PDoC] and with family experience in this area, I’ve watched …
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August 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Balancing patient welfare and procedural fairness: Withdrawal of ventilation before Hayden J by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social

#NotSecretCourt

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Balancing patient welfare and procedural fairness: Withdrawal of ventilation before Hayden J
By Celia Kitzinger, 4th August 2025 The case, COP 20018026, before Mr Justice Hayden on 22nd and 23rd July 2025,  appeared in the Royal Courts of Justice Daily Cause list as concerning “seriou…
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August 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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This was a disturbing hearing to watch - and my blog raises more questions than answers. Was a court hearing really necessary (or appropriate) for this case? If it was, should the judge have adjourned as the OS requested to permit family to find legal representation?
August 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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We’re looking for a new colleague at Cardiff University. We want someone to join the school with an established expertise and proven portfolio of research in Media and Communications, krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Lecturer Teaching and Research - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Lecturer (Teaching and Research)School of Journalism, Media and CultureCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social
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July 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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New blog post by @amandaaphill.bsky.social

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I’m finally free to say I’m a family member of a P:  Does it have to be so hard to change a Transparency Order?
By Amanda Hill, 22nd July 2025 I went to a friend’s 60th birthday party last weekend. Jane has a lot of friends from different walks of life and encouraged us to meet new people. When guests arrive…
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July 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Needed a court hearing to be allowed to say why she was doing her PhD?!

A powerful account of the impact of reporting restrictions by @cujournmedcul.bsky.social student,
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I’m finally free to say I’m a family member of a P:  Does it have to be so hard to change a Transparency Order?
By Amanda Hill, 22nd July 2025 I went to a friend’s 60th birthday party last weekend. Jane has a lot of friends from different walks of life and encouraged us to meet new people. When guests arrive…
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July 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Strongly held beliefs do not equate to lack of litigation capacity

Theis J's decision about Luba Macpherson's capacity

I observed all three hearings about this and have written in detail about them in my latest blog:
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Strongly held beliefs do not equate to lack of litigation capacity: Judgment concerning Luba Macpherson’s appeal against committal to prison
By Amanda Hill, 24th June 2024 “But in America, in my home, they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now.” (Bruce Springsteen, d…
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June 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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An amazing woman - thank you Norma Swenson for the pioneering work you did on ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’ & all the feminist activism since
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Norma Meras Swenson obituary
Sociologist and women’s health activist who was a co-author of the groundbreaking book Our Bodies, Ourselves
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June 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Some of the most historic moments of the twentieth century are visualised at a new exhibition about the British photo-magazine, Picture Post.

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Birth of photojournalism explored in new exhibition
Major display from the archive of magazine Picture Post charts its launch and legacy
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June 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Observing hearings in Court of Protection & reading these blogs gives insight into law & ethics,
- & valuable context to my roles as Finance & a Welfare Deputy.

Thank you team & Happy Birthday!
June 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Ever wondered what Special Visitors (and General Visitors) do in the Court of Protection. Join our small friendly meeting with a real-life Special Visitor (Marion Gray) who will explain everything and answer questions. Monday 16th June 2025. Email for the link: [email protected]
June 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM