Alex Ruck Keene

I lurk on Twitter from time to time but I only use it to share material from my website - it’s too compressed to use for comments. If you want to ask questions (and I like questions!) please email me at alex.ruckkeene@39essex.com

Court of Protection Handbook - April 2026 update: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/court-of-prote…

39 Essex Chambers April 2026 Mental Capacity Reports – Mental Capacity Law and Policy: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/39-essex-chamb…

🧠 OPEN ACCESS resource on the FRONTAL LOBE PARADOX aimed at lawyers (and practitioners) navigating this complex presentation in #MCA decision-making. The guide was produced for the #CoP Bar Association but will have wider relevance for all professionals #FLP #ABI @Capacitylaw 👇

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - discrimination and distortion: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/the-terminally…

We have launched a review of the current laws governing the accessibility of transport for disabled people across England and Wales.  Find out more about the review by visiting the project page on our website: lawcom.gov.uk/project/access…

The COVID-19 inquiry - two key healthcare recommendations: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/the-covid-19-i…

An ‘intolerable’ deprivation of liberty – and the need for reasons: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/an-intolerable…

Capacity as a social construct, and the problem of untangling the spider’s web: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/capacity-as-a-…

Switzerland and the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - how many would still travel?: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/switzerland-an…

Family Help, Early Help and the myth of ‘non-statutory support’: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/family-help-ea…

I’ve said from the beginning that this area needs to be reviewed properly before it’s legislated on. So - if I win the Private Members Bill Ballot next session I will table a short Bill to initiate a full legal and policy review of ’Assisted Dying’/Physician Assisted Suicide, and the provision of palliative care in the UK and how it can be improved. Share if you agree this is the best way forward.

Assisted dying and Article 2 ECHR - a self-imposed dilemma (and an update on delegated powers): mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/assisted-dying…

@MansonCeli64006 My pleasure!

@Capacitylaw Good to hear you again at St Christopher's last week. Thank you.

Suicide prevention and the legalisation of assisted dying / assisted suicide – a reminder of the December 2025 position statement from the International Association of Suicide Prevention: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/suicide-preven…

Suicide prevention and the legalisation of assisted dying / assisted suicide – new position statement from the International Association of Suicide Prevention: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/suicide-preven…

Personal welfare deputies – Lawson and Mottram strikes back?: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/personal-welfa…

Thanks ever so much to you patient Android users. The free MHA app is now available on the playstore. Let me know if it works!… play.google.com/store/apps/det…

Personal welfare deputies, the Court of Protection and Article 8 ECHR: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/personal-welfa…

Adult safeguarding, Dame Louise Casey and gaps in the law: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/adult-safeguar…

Restraint, learning disability and Seni’s Law – in conversation with Beverley Samways: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/restraint-lear…