DR WALLACE BRINK CONSULTANT FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST CIVIL MATTERS DR WALLACE BRINK CONSULTANT FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST

Civil Courts in England and Wales County Courts Deals with most civil cases High Courts More serious cases Most without jury Queen’s Bench – common law cases Chancery Divisions – wills, trusts, tax, companies Family Division – adoption, divorce Court of Appeal (Civil Division) House of Lords

Civil Rights in Public Law Voting Forensic sections Members of Parliament Six months Jury Service Patients detained or regular contact with specialist services Driving Mental health problem Psychopharmacology

Personal Affairs Marriage Parental Responsibility Annulment Divorce Mental state of the parent nature of mental health and how it may effect parental capacity

Financial Matters Testamentary Capacity Managing Property and Affairs Court of Protection The Public Guardian Lasting power of attorney Deputies IMCA Contracts