Court of Protection
Scott has considerable experience in both health and welfare and property and affairs matters in the Court of Protection before all judicial tiers. He acts in cases involving issues such as:
- Serious medical treatment
- Interface with the Mental Health Act 1983
- Sexual relations
- Hoarding
- Internet and social media
- International relocation
- Deprivation of liberty, sedation and restraint
- Physical, sexual and financial abuse
- Challenging deputies and attorneys
Selected Cases
- BP v Surrey County Council & Anor [2020] EWCOP 17, Mr Justice Hayden: Represented a local authority in one of the first reported Covid-19 cases in the Court of Protection, which related to suspension of family visits during the pandemic.
- Re E [2022], Mr Justice Hayden: Acted for an NHS Trust in a serious medical treatment case concerning insertion and management of a feeding tube.
- Re B [2022], Mr Justice Newton: Acted for a local authority in respect of a vulnerable young adult at risk of exploitation who had left their placement to initiate a relationship with a person of concern.
- Re N [2023], Mrs Justice Theis: Led by King’s Counsel and instructed by the Official Solicitor in relation to the deprivation of liberty of a conditionally discharged patient, which considered the interface between the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Re B [2023], Mr Justice Williams: Acted for a local authority concerning a young adult with complex behaviours. The case raised issues including drug and alcohol use, sexual relations and contact with high-risk individuals.
- Re D [2024], Senior Judge Hilder: Led by King’s Counsel and instructed by the Official Solicitor in a case involving a person wishing to engage in a novel sexual practice, which raised implications concerning capacity, best interests and interface with the criminal law.
- Re W [2024], Senior Judge Hilder: Instructed by the Official Solicitor in a case involving the care and deprivation of liberty of a young adult with obsessive compulsive disorder who was subject to significant restrictions, including supervision by multiple carers.
COVID-19 Vaccination: Join us for a discussion of the medical and legal issues around vaccination - Mar 2021
Expert speakers Adam Smith and Natasha Isaac will discuss legal and practical issues concerning COVID-19 vaccines and children with clinical input from Dr Jamie Carter, Consultant Community...
Scott Storey successful in ordinary residence determination by the Secretary of State - Jun 2020
Scott Storey prepared legal submissions on behalf of “Council B” in respect of a determination by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care as to the ordinary residence of “X”. The...
Scott Storey appears in second COVID-19 judgment before the Vice President of the Court of Protection - Apr 2020
A second judgment has been published in a Court of Protection case concerning restrictions imposed by a care home on visitors during COVID-19 lockdown. Scott Storey remotely appeared for Surrey...
Scott Storey appears before the Vice President of the Court of Protection in COVID-19 case - Apr 2020
Scott Storey appeared on behalf of Surrey County Council before the Vice President of the Court of Protection, the Honourable Mr Justice Hayden, in an application concerning restrictions imposed by a...
Abha Pandya and Scott Storey gave a whirlwind tour of LPAs and probate disputes at Downs Law - Feb 2020
On 18th February, Abha Pandya and Scott Storey presented two complementary talks focusing on both Health & Welfare and Property in the Court of Protection to a team of professionals from Downs...
1COR bring their expertise in Court of Protection and Financial Remedies for training seminars - Nov 2019
A team from 1 Crown Office Row are providing inhouse training on Court of Protection and Financial Remedies for Barlow Robbins. At 3pm Abha Pandya and Scott Storey will first provide a seminar on the...
Scott Storey provides a case law update to POhWER - Jul 2019
On Wednesday 31st July, Scott Storey provides training to POhWER, as well as a group of lawyers in chambers. He’ll provide a general case law update with a focus on Deprivation of Liberty and...
Abha Pandya and Scott Storey speak at recent Court of Protection seminar - Mar 2019
On Wednesday 13th March 2019 Abha Pandya and Scott Storey were welcomed by Baker Law LLP to give training on welfare and property & affairs updates in the Court of Protection. They spoke on hot...
1COR & Orbis Law present ‘Mental Capacity Act 2005 Training for Local Government Lawyers’ - Nov 2018
Orbis Law and 1COR are presenting a seminar aimed at providing an update on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to local government cases with talks on different topics from Martin Downs, Abha...
Opposing a lasting power of attorney in the Court of Protection - Oct 2018
Scott Storey recently succeeded in opposing the registration of a lasting power of attorney in the Court of Protection (COP). Under subsections 22(3) and (4) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, if the...
Essential Guidance & Top Tips with Scott Storey and Kate Richmond - Jun 2018
Thank you to all the members of the Junior Lawyers Division who attended our seminar yesterday, it was lovely having you and the handouts are available to download below. “Top Tips: Preparing the...
Scott Storey acts for the Police after an injunction was breached within 24 hours - Jun 2018
Scott Storey acted for Sussex Police in the County Court after a defendant breached an anti-social behaviour injunction less than 24 hours after it had been granted. The defendant was remanded in...
Lauren Godfrey and Scott Storey successfully defend large protracted TUPE dispute - Mar 2018
Lauren Godfrey (representing the 1st Respondent) and Scott Storey (representing the 2nd Respondent) successfully defend claims brought by 16 Claimants framed in unfair dismissal, redundancy and TUPE....
1COR Brighton juniors speak to aspiring lawyers at the University of Brighton Law Ball - Mar 2018
David Lewis-Hall, Kate Richmond, Kirsten Japp and Scott Storey speak at the University of Brighton Law Society Ball at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. Members were invited by the University's Law Society...
1COR welcomes Scott Storey as a tenant - Oct 2017