Children's Rights and Capacity

Question 1

Hannah Jones

Answer 1

spent life in and out of hospital. refused heart transplant. doctor and mother supported her (although later changed her mind)

Question 2

Gillick Case

Answer 2

5 daughters, worried they’d get contraception without her knowing. argued that under 16’s should not be allowed to be given advice

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

similar to Gillick. Held - there’s to be no exception from confidentiality.

Question 4

Houston Applicant

Answer 4

mentally ill 14. doctors wanted to detain but he didn’t so went to court. held - his views are paramount so should not be overridden unless a danger to themselves.

Question 5

R (Bengum)

Answer 5

muslim wanted to wear jibab to school but was against uniform policy. authority won as when making the uniform policy they consulted with local groups.

Question 6

G v St Gregory’s

Answer 6

boy turned away for having hair in cornrols but was acceptable for girls. won as the school had discriminated racially and sexually.