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Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules

Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 02 June 2026, 14:18 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.

The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.
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