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C/L/566. A critical evaluation of the issue of the competence of minors in relation to their acceptance of medical treatment

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2010
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The paper considers the details of English law in relation to the concept of the mature minor being able to draw his or her own conclusions regarding medical treatment. The research also describes how the ability of the minor to exercise sound judgement is partly recognised, meaning that the mature minor does have the ability to exercise autonomy over their medical treatment. Important test-cases are considered – Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Health Authority 1985 and South Glamorgan County Council v W and B 1992 – the study revealing how the ability to refuse treatment has never translated into an active legal provision for a mature minor to veto the decision of medical authorities.

 

KEYWORDS: Legal status of minors, competence, medical treatment, English law,

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