Open Justice Court of Protection Project
@openjusticecop.bsky.social
Promoting Transparency in the Court of Protection
#NotSecretCourt
By @kitzingercelia.bsky.social @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social @clarkdaniel.bsky.social @amandaaphill.bsky.social + @doccmartin.bsky.social
Website: https://openjusticecourtofprotection.org
#NotSecretCourt
By @kitzingercelia.bsky.social @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social @clarkdaniel.bsky.social @amandaaphill.bsky.social + @doccmartin.bsky.social
Website: https://openjusticecourtofprotection.org
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By popular demand....
Speaker timings for the videos of the Supreme Court hearing concerned with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Videos are here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
By popular demand....
Speaker timings for the videos of the Supreme Court hearing concerned with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Videos are here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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By popular demand....
Speaker timings for the videos of the Supreme Court hearing concerned with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Videos are here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
By popular demand....
Speaker timings for the videos of the Supreme Court hearing concerned with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Videos are here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
Why not observe a hearing in the Court of Protection and learn more about the challenges faced by judges, lawyers, families and P when decision-making capacity is deemed lost. We tell you how to find a hearing, how to log on and what to expect. And we have a "buddy" system if you want support.
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Why not observe a hearing in the Court of Protection and learn more about the challenges faced by judges, lawyers, families and P when decision-making capacity is deemed lost. We tell you how to find a hearing, how to log on and what to expect. And we have a "buddy" system if you want support.
No list provided for hearings today in Court of Protection at First Avenue House.
There aren't any in Courtel/CourtServe either.
Perhaps no hearings are taking place?
Or perhaps they are happening in secret?
There aren't any in Courtel/CourtServe either.
Perhaps no hearings are taking place?
Or perhaps they are happening in secret?
October 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
No list provided for hearings today in Court of Protection at First Avenue House.
There aren't any in Courtel/CourtServe either.
Perhaps no hearings are taking place?
Or perhaps they are happening in secret?
There aren't any in Courtel/CourtServe either.
Perhaps no hearings are taking place?
Or perhaps they are happening in secret?
Today (Thursday 11 September 2025) at 5.30pm, we are running a small friendly webinar on how to observe (remote) hearings in the Court of Protection. Everyone welcome - if you'd like to join us just send us an email and we'll send you the link.
September 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today (Thursday 11 September 2025) at 5.30pm, we are running a small friendly webinar on how to observe (remote) hearings in the Court of Protection. Everyone welcome - if you'd like to join us just send us an email and we'll send you the link.
A week and a day to go until the next OJCOP webinar: How to observe remote hearings in the Court of Protection.
Still time to sign up!
Email us at [email protected]
Still time to sign up!
Email us at [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A week and a day to go until the next OJCOP webinar: How to observe remote hearings in the Court of Protection.
Still time to sign up!
Email us at [email protected]
Still time to sign up!
Email us at [email protected]
Less than a month to go - OJCOP webinar, free and open to all.
New line up - same information and discussion about how we the public can observe remote COP hearings.
Email [email protected] for a place.
New line up - same information and discussion about how we the public can observe remote COP hearings.
Email [email protected] for a place.
August 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Less than a month to go - OJCOP webinar, free and open to all.
New line up - same information and discussion about how we the public can observe remote COP hearings.
Email [email protected] for a place.
New line up - same information and discussion about how we the public can observe remote COP hearings.
Email [email protected] for a place.
Would you like to observe a remote hearing in the Court of Protection?
Find out how!
In one month - Claire and Amanda are running a free webinar all about it.
Email [email protected] to join in. All welcome.
#NotSecretCourt #OpenJustice
Find out how!
In one month - Claire and Amanda are running a free webinar all about it.
Email [email protected] to join in. All welcome.
#NotSecretCourt #OpenJustice
August 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Would you like to observe a remote hearing in the Court of Protection?
Find out how!
In one month - Claire and Amanda are running a free webinar all about it.
Email [email protected] to join in. All welcome.
#NotSecretCourt #OpenJustice
Find out how!
In one month - Claire and Amanda are running a free webinar all about it.
Email [email protected] to join in. All welcome.
#NotSecretCourt #OpenJustice
Public lecture by Nicklin J on Open Justice - Wednesday 4th June 2025
All welcome - registration required.
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/event/open-justice-fit-for-purpose/
All welcome - registration required.
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/event/open-justice-fit-for-purpose/
May 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Public lecture by Nicklin J on Open Justice - Wednesday 4th June 2025
All welcome - registration required.
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/event/open-justice-fit-for-purpose/
All welcome - registration required.
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/event/open-justice-fit-for-purpose/
Our next webinar on How to observe remote hearings in the Court of Protection is on Thursday 22 May at 5.20pm.
Email the project and we will send you the link to join us.
Everyone welcome!
Email the project and we will send you the link to join us.
Everyone welcome!
May 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our next webinar on How to observe remote hearings in the Court of Protection is on Thursday 22 May at 5.20pm.
Email the project and we will send you the link to join us.
Everyone welcome!
Email the project and we will send you the link to join us.
Everyone welcome!
A hearing at the RCJ Wed 30th April. It concerns Luba MacPherson's capacity to litigate. To observe in person, go along to the court. To see if there is a video link available, email: [email protected]
see our website for more details: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
see our website for more details: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
April 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A hearing at the RCJ Wed 30th April. It concerns Luba MacPherson's capacity to litigate. To observe in person, go along to the court. To see if there is a video link available, email: [email protected]
see our website for more details: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
see our website for more details: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
This hearing concerns LV. The court approved placing her in an induced coma to allow her to be force-fed. A judgment has been published:
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
It is back at the RCJ Monday 7th April. Details of how to observe can be found on our website:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
It is back at the RCJ Monday 7th April. Details of how to observe can be found on our website:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
April 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
This hearing concerns LV. The court approved placing her in an induced coma to allow her to be force-fed. A judgment has been published:
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
It is back at the RCJ Monday 7th April. Details of how to observe can be found on our website:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
It is back at the RCJ Monday 7th April. Details of how to observe can be found on our website:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
This hearing concerns 'Patricia', who is anorexic and dangerously ill. Her parents and aunt want the court to allow her to be force-fed. Back at the RCJ Monday 7th April. A link to observe remotely is available. Details of how to request it are on our website:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
April 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This hearing concerns 'Patricia', who is anorexic and dangerously ill. Her parents and aunt want the court to allow her to be force-fed. Back at the RCJ Monday 7th April. A link to observe remotely is available. Details of how to request it are on our website:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
A remote (via MS Teams) hearing that you can observe.
This hearing will concern issues relating to a deprivation of liberty
This hearing will concern issues relating to a deprivation of liberty
April 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A remote (via MS Teams) hearing that you can observe.
This hearing will concern issues relating to a deprivation of liberty
This hearing will concern issues relating to a deprivation of liberty
The next free webinar on 'How to observe a remote Court of Protection hearing' is Monday 7th April. Email us at [email protected] to ask for the link. Hosted by @amandaaphill.bsky.social and @doccmartin.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The next free webinar on 'How to observe a remote Court of Protection hearing' is Monday 7th April. Email us at [email protected] to ask for the link. Hosted by @amandaaphill.bsky.social and @doccmartin.bsky.social
A hybrid hearing that you can observe at the Royal Courts of Justice (the Strand, London) on Monday 24th March 2025.
Our homepage gives lots of information on how to observe, including an email template: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
Our homepage gives lots of information on how to observe, including an email template: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
March 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A hybrid hearing that you can observe at the Royal Courts of Justice (the Strand, London) on Monday 24th March 2025.
Our homepage gives lots of information on how to observe, including an email template: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
Our homepage gives lots of information on how to observe, including an email template: openjusticecourtofprotection.org
Hello @hmctsgovuk.bsky.social Port Talbot.
We checked the transparency order and the judge has not prohibited naming this public body. It should be on the list!
Gwnaethom wirio'r gorchymyn tryloywder ac nid yw'r barnwr wedi gwahardd enwi'r corff cyhoeddus hwn. Dylai fod ar y rhestr!
We checked the transparency order and the judge has not prohibited naming this public body. It should be on the list!
Gwnaethom wirio'r gorchymyn tryloywder ac nid yw'r barnwr wedi gwahardd enwi'r corff cyhoeddus hwn. Dylai fod ar y rhestr!
March 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hello @hmctsgovuk.bsky.social Port Talbot.
We checked the transparency order and the judge has not prohibited naming this public body. It should be on the list!
Gwnaethom wirio'r gorchymyn tryloywder ac nid yw'r barnwr wedi gwahardd enwi'r corff cyhoeddus hwn. Dylai fod ar y rhestr!
We checked the transparency order and the judge has not prohibited naming this public body. It should be on the list!
Gwnaethom wirio'r gorchymyn tryloywder ac nid yw'r barnwr wedi gwahardd enwi'r corff cyhoeddus hwn. Dylai fod ar y rhestr!
This transparency order made by DJ Drayson in Birmingham on 20 December 2024 says we can be found in contempt of court and sent to prison if we name the local authority in this deprivation of liberty case. It's probably a mistake. But we'll have to fill in a COP 9 to get it changed...😦
March 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This transparency order made by DJ Drayson in Birmingham on 20 December 2024 says we can be found in contempt of court and sent to prison if we name the local authority in this deprivation of liberty case. It's probably a mistake. But we'll have to fill in a COP 9 to get it changed...😦
Hello @hmctsgovuk.bsky.social
in Exeter.
Please remember to include the names of public bodies (like Devon County Council) in the Courtel/CourtServe lists. It's important for transparency!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourts
in Exeter.
Please remember to include the names of public bodies (like Devon County Council) in the Courtel/CourtServe lists. It's important for transparency!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourts
March 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hello @hmctsgovuk.bsky.social
in Exeter.
Please remember to include the names of public bodies (like Devon County Council) in the Courtel/CourtServe lists. It's important for transparency!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourts
in Exeter.
Please remember to include the names of public bodies (like Devon County Council) in the Courtel/CourtServe lists. It's important for transparency!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourts
Oh no! Another of HHJ Robershaw's Transparency Orders. I was sent the Order with a file name which is P's surname. And P's full name is on the face of the Order. This poses an unnecessary risk to P's Article 8 privacy rights. Please don't do this.
March 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Oh no! Another of HHJ Robershaw's Transparency Orders. I was sent the Order with a file name which is P's surname. And P's full name is on the face of the Order. This poses an unnecessary risk to P's Article 8 privacy rights. Please don't do this.
Hello @HMCTS staff in Brighton
Please remember to include the names of applicant/respondent bodies in your public lists.
Transparency demands it!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourt
Please remember to include the names of applicant/respondent bodies in your public lists.
Transparency demands it!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourt
March 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hello @HMCTS staff in Brighton
Please remember to include the names of applicant/respondent bodies in your public lists.
Transparency demands it!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourt
Please remember to include the names of applicant/respondent bodies in your public lists.
Transparency demands it!
#OpenJustice #NotSecretCourt
Hello @HMCTSgovuk in Hull.
Please can you make sure that the names of applicant/respondent public bodies (like East Riding of Yorkshire Council) are included in court listings. It's important for transparency to know what public bodies (funded by our taxes) are up to! Thank you
Please can you make sure that the names of applicant/respondent public bodies (like East Riding of Yorkshire Council) are included in court listings. It's important for transparency to know what public bodies (funded by our taxes) are up to! Thank you
March 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hello @HMCTSgovuk in Hull.
Please can you make sure that the names of applicant/respondent public bodies (like East Riding of Yorkshire Council) are included in court listings. It's important for transparency to know what public bodies (funded by our taxes) are up to! Thank you
Please can you make sure that the names of applicant/respondent public bodies (like East Riding of Yorkshire Council) are included in court listings. It's important for transparency to know what public bodies (funded by our taxes) are up to! Thank you
Hello @hmctsgovuk.bsky.social in Sheffield. Please can you ensure, in the interests of transparency, that the names of applicant/respondent public bodies are on the court listings - unless the judge has specifically ordered that they should be kept secret of course. #OpenJustice
March 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hello @hmctsgovuk.bsky.social in Sheffield. Please can you ensure, in the interests of transparency, that the names of applicant/respondent public bodies are on the court listings - unless the judge has specifically ordered that they should be kept secret of course. #OpenJustice
The listing for this remote hearing includes the name of the public bodies involved.
This is a really great step toward greater transparency in the Court of Protection lists. Hopefully other courts will do the same soon
This is a really great step toward greater transparency in the Court of Protection lists. Hopefully other courts will do the same soon
March 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The listing for this remote hearing includes the name of the public bodies involved.
This is a really great step toward greater transparency in the Court of Protection lists. Hopefully other courts will do the same soon
This is a really great step toward greater transparency in the Court of Protection lists. Hopefully other courts will do the same soon