In an article published on the 1st June on the Localgov website, Barrister Emma Sutton  argues that Mediation should play a greater role in the Court of Protection process. She argues that “There must be a better way to resolving disputes involving the most vulnerable of our society“.

In fact a recent announcement by the OPG stated their intention to implement a Mediation pilot “to test a new way to safeguard adults at risk by resolving conflict and disputes affecting their welfare pre-issue“.

You can read the full article on the Localgov website here:

Mediation in the Court of Protection