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Amanda Hill

@amandaaphill.bsky.social

PhD student @cardiffJOMEC. Research about the Court of Protection: Family experiences, media representations and use of social media Core team member of openjusticecourtofprotection.org

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Claire Martin@doccmartin.bsky.social · 7mo ago

"I don’t think the judges, lawyers or public bodies involved have any idea of the impact it has had & is still having" An excellent blog by my colleague @amandaaphill.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2026/02/12/h...

How to vary the duration of a Transparency Order from “until further order of the court” to “until the death of P”: My family’s Court of Protection story continued

By Amanda Hill, 12th February 2026 I am the daughter of a protected party in the Court of Protection. I can say that because at a hearing in March 2025, HHJ Murch approved my application to vary th…

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · 11mo ago

New blog post By Eleanor Tallon What does an experienced social worker and best interests assessor make of the Supreme Court hearing revisiting Cheshire West? openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/10/29/l...

“Liberty” in the Supreme Court

“What about somebody who is so demented they’re effectively catatonic. Just spend the day in front of a television set. Is that person- In what sense does that person have any liberty which she can…

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Amanda Hill@amandaaphill.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Being there as Luba MacPherson was taken away to prison is an experience I won’t ever forget. Read about the hearing in this new blog by me and @kitzingercelia.bsky.social

Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · 11mo ago

New blog post Serving a prison sentence for contempt of court: Luba Macpherson Covers Court of Appeal + a subsequent hearing which Luba attended from prison, and there's another hearing (before DJ Temple, Newcastle) listed for after her release. openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/10/15/s...

Amanda Hill@amandaaphill.bsky.social · last yr.

HHJ Beckley was the first judge I observed when I was preparing for my own CoP hearing. He put me at my ease and made me feel less anxious. @magsbk.bsky.social had a similar experience, as she recounts in this great blog. HHJ Beckley is a great judge to observe

Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

** New from @magsbk.bsky.social whose partner has dementia "HHJ Beckley’s humanity offered a vital counterpoint to the helplessness I felt on the hospital ward & reminded me that small acts of recognition + thoughtfulness can matter profoundly" openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/09/01/a...

Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

The problem with motability hire agreements - by @amandaaphill.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/08/11/t...

The problem with Motability Hire Agreements: A Deputy’s concerns in the COP

By Amanda Hill, 11th August 2025 Working like clockwork. This implies each small part moves in precise harmony to keep the larger system functioning. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the state was like …

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

Here's a blog post from @jennykitzinger.bsky.social who observed the hearing. Use of scarce resources was a key concern from clinicians as part of broader context: he was in specialist rehab facility, not care home, while court application pursued. openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/08/08/a...

A patient with “unusual” spiritual beliefs: Is withdrawing a feeding tube in his best interests?

By Jenny Kitzinger, 8th August 2025 12th August 2025: The judgment has just been published (click on the case name): The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v YD & Others (Refusal of With…

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

New blog post by @jennykitzinger.bsky.social raises some troubling questions about the operational difficulties in ensuring patients have the right assessment and funding to meet their needs. openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/08/08/a...

A patient with “unusual” spiritual beliefs: Is withdrawing a feeding tube in his best interests?

By Jenny Kitzinger, 8th August 2025 As someone with both an academic research interest in coma and prolonged disorders of consciousness [PDoC] and with family experience in this area, I’ve watched …

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

New blog post by @amandaaphill.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/22/i...

I’m finally free to say I’m a family member of a P:  Does it have to be so hard to change a Transparency Order?

By Amanda Hill, 22nd July 2025 I went to a friend’s 60th birthday party last weekend. Jane has a lot of friends from different walks of life and encouraged us to meet new people. When guests arrive…

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Amanda Hill@amandaaphill.bsky.social · last yr.

My Phd research is about family experiences in the Court of Protection - I had to apply to the court to be able to tell my participants that I am part of that group of people. It's a hard process to navigate. Read about it in my latest blog openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/22/i...

I’m finally free to say I’m a family member of a P:  Does it have to be so hard to change a Transparency Order?

By Amanda Hill, 22nd July 2025 I went to a friend’s 60th birthday party last weekend. Jane has a lot of friends from different walks of life and encouraged us to meet new people. When guests arrive…

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Jenny Kitzinger@jennykitzinger.bsky.social · last yr.

Needed a court hearing to be allowed to say why she was doing her PhD?! A powerful account of the impact of reporting restrictions by @cujournmedcul.bsky.social student, @amandaaphill.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/22/i...

I’m finally free to say I’m a family member of a P:  Does it have to be so hard to change a Transparency Order?

By Amanda Hill, 22nd July 2025 I went to a friend’s 60th birthday party last weekend. Jane has a lot of friends from different walks of life and encouraged us to meet new people. When guests arrive…

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Amanda Hill@amandaaphill.bsky.social · last yr.

Strongly held beliefs do not equate to lack of litigation capacity Theis J's decision about Luba Macpherson's capacity I observed all three hearings about this and have written in detail about them in my latest blog: @openjusticecop.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/06/24/s...

Strongly held beliefs do not equate to lack of litigation capacity: Judgment concerning Luba Macpherson’s appeal against committal to prison

By Amanda Hill, 24th June 2024 “But in America, in my home, they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now.” (Bruce Springsteen, d…

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

Insufficient evidence to rebut presumption of capacity due to failings of expert reports - unhappy judge + vulnerable person at risk. Two contradictory capacity assessments - with no "workings out" to show why opinion changed. #NotSecretCourt openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/06/23/d...

“Does that mean I am off the hook?”: A successful s21a Deprivation of Liberty Challenge

By Claire Martin, 23rd June 2025 I had some unexpected time on Monday 16th June 2025, so I had a look at the listings the night before, and this one caught my eye because it said ‘FINAL HEARING’, s…

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The Transparency Project@seethrujustice.transparencyproject.org.uk · last yr.

new on the blog - the Family Justice Council has published guidance on whether covert (secretly made) recordings can be relied on as evidence in family courts. We explain - transparencyproject.org.uk/can-secret-r...

Can secret recordings be used as evidence in court?

If you record a meeting or conversation about your children, without people being aware you’re recording them, can you then produce and rely on that recording

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The Transparency Project@seethrujustice.transparencyproject.org.uk · last yr.

A teacher physically assaulted and racially abused their adopted children while their partner - a barrister and family court judge - failed to protect them. Read @tbij.bsky.social ’s piece here and the FIVE related judgments in the next link www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...

Teacher and judge who ran abusive household cannot be named, rules…

TBIJ led legal bid to identify couple whose adopted children suffered emotional abuse, physical attacks and racism

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Amanda Hill@amandaaphill.bsky.social · last yr.

David vs Goliath. That's how @doccmartin.bsky.social describes this mum representing herself in court. But maybe she should have asked for a judicial review instead. Can anyone write a blog for us about judicial review? @openjusticecop.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/19/u...

Unsuccessful Application for Permission to Appeal

By Claire Martin, 19th May 2025 In May 2024, a year ago, Amanda Hill blogged about this case: “The protected party in this case (“L”) is a man in his twenties with “significant learning disability”…

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

New blog post. This case is back in court tomorrow - check out our website for information about how to observe. openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/19/u...

Unsuccessful Application for Permission to Appeal

By Claire Martin, 19th May 2025 In May 2024, a year ago, Amanda Hill blogged about this case: “The protected party in this case (“L”) is a man in his twenties with “significant learning disability”…

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Celia Kitzinger@kitzingercelia.bsky.social · last yr.

I'm watching this, from the launch conference of the RCP Guidance on Prolonged Disorders and Consciousness, and wondering what's gone wrong as I blog a case involving a Trust that completely ignored the guidelines and left Ps partner and birth family in limbo www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Uq...

Jenny Kitzinger discusses the role of the family in serious medical treatment decisions

YouTube video by Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University

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Amanda Hill@amandaaphill.bsky.social · last yr.

@doccmartin.bsky.social and I really enjoy hosting these webinars, there is always an interesting mix of people. Send us an email if you want to come along - it's free! New time of 5.30pm. openjustice@yahoo.com

Open Justice Court of Protection Project@openjusticecop.bsky.social · last yr.

Our next webinar on How to observe remote hearings in the Court of Protection is on Thursday 22 May at 5.20pm. Email the project and we will send you the link to join us. Everyone welcome!

Ever wanted to observe a hearing in the Court of Protection? Come to our small friendly webinar on how to observe remotely (via video-link) from the comfort of your own home. Hosted by Claire and Amanda. It’s free and open to anyone – email us for more info (openjustice@yahoo.com) Or scan the QR code: