AQW 53864/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the implications of Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16 for the operation of the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, including whether any consideration will be given to any legislative changes necessary to protect people subject to restrictive care arrangements following the judgment.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 6 October 2026

  • Past due date
  • Written
Tabled
6 October 2026
Answer due by
21 October 2026
Answered
Not yet answered
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

No answer has been published yet. The answer is due by 21 October 2026.

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