Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-06-03 00:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Justice, Law & Courts, Elections, World News, Crime & Justice
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Severely disabled people aged 16 and over will now be able to give consent to their care arrangements despite not having the capacity to do so, the Supreme Court has ruled.
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