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Jenny Kitzinger
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Law, medicine, ethics, journalism. Improving care & decision-making Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness - Co-director cdoc.org.uk Research centre, Cardiff University

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Stephen Cushion @stephencushion.bsky.social · 28d
Our new impartiality study out and in The Guardian - We found Reform given more airtime on TV news likely due to broadcasters taking into account the party’s latest electoral performance and sustained lead in the polls over several months. Thread 1/6: www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage
Nigel Farage’s party featured in considerably more News at Ten bulletins than Lib Dems over six months, study finds
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Jenny Kitzinger @jennykitzinger.bsky.social · Aug 21
Media reporting of this court judgment - the ‘comatose man’s two secret lovers’ & messages via a spiritual medium….

My analysis of the law & public reaction to this important case (refusal to withdraw feeding tube)

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Commentary on Re YD (Refusal of Withdrawal of Treatment) [2025] EWCOP 31 (T3)
By Jenny Kitzinger, 20th August 2025 A couple of weeks ago I observed a hearing about ‘YD’, a 60-year-old man in a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness at the lower end of the spectrum (a vegetative…
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Alex Ruck Keene @capacitylaw.bsky.social · Aug 14
“There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt of in the philosophy of NHS treatment” – a Court of Protection story

The flipside of the intense focus on the wishes, feelings, beliefs and values of the person required by s.4 MCA 2005, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Aintree v…
“There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt of in the philosophy of NHS treatment” – a Court of Protection story
The flipside of the intense focus on the wishes, feelings, beliefs and values of the person required by s.4 MCA 2005, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Aintree v James, is that there may be situations in which, objectively, a person’s medical situation might appear hopeless, but nonetheless continued treatment is in their best interests.  Such a case is that of…
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Jenny Kitzinger @jennykitzinger.bsky.social · Aug 13
Yes - we observed this court hearing. See my write up here - & reflections on the case in the final section of the blog

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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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Joshua Rozenberg @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social · Aug 13
The Court of Protection has refused to let a hospital trust in north-west London withdraw life support from a 60-year-old man described as being in a permanent vegetative state after his two partners spoke about his belief in the power of spiritual healing.

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Patient must be kept alive
Hospital refused permission to withdraw nutrition and hydration
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Open Justice Court of Protection Project @openjusticecop.bsky.social · Aug 12
The problem with motability hire agreements - by @amandaaphill.bsky.social

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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 · Aug 11
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.

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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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Celia Kitzinger @kitzingercelia.bsky.social · Aug 11
A patient with “unusual” spiritual beliefs: Is withdrawing a feeding tube in his best interests?

And why is he still in a specialist rehabilitation bed now that it's been determined he's in a "permanent vegetative state" + not in a care home?

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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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Celia Kitzinger @kitzingercelia.bsky.social · Aug 5
This was a disturbing hearing to watch - and my blog raises more questions than answers. Was a court hearing really necessary (or appropriate) for this case? If it was, should the judge have adjourned as the OS requested to permit family to find legal representation?
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Open Justice Court of Protection Project @openjusticecop.bsky.social · Aug 5
Balancing patient welfare and procedural fairness: Withdrawal of ventilation before Hayden J by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social

#NotSecretCourt

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Balancing patient welfare and procedural fairness: Withdrawal of ventilation before Hayden J
By Celia Kitzinger, 4th August 2025 The case, COP 20018026, before Mr Justice Hayden on 22nd and 23rd July 2025,  appeared in the Royal Courts of Justice Daily Cause list as concerning “seriou…
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Open Justice Court of Protection Project @openjusticecop.bsky.social · Aug 5
Balancing patient welfare and procedural fairness: Withdrawal of ventilation before Hayden J by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social

#NotSecretCourt

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Balancing patient welfare and procedural fairness: Withdrawal of ventilation before Hayden J
By Celia Kitzinger, 4th August 2025 The case, COP 20018026, before Mr Justice Hayden on 22nd and 23rd July 2025,  appeared in the Royal Courts of Justice Daily Cause list as concerning “seriou…
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Open Justice Court of Protection Project @openjusticecop.bsky.social · Jun 15
It's our birthday - 5 years old today!

Who are we and what have we achieved in the last five years?

And what's next?

#openjustice #notsecretcourt

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Open Justice Court of Protection Project is five years old today
By the Core Team of the Open Justice COP Project (Celia Kitzinger, Gill Loomes-Quinn, Daniel Clark, Amanda Hill and Claire Martin), 15th June 2025 It was launched – with no funding and no clear pla…
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Matt Walsh @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social · Jul 26
We’re looking for a new colleague at Cardiff University. We want someone to join the school with an established expertise and proven portfolio of research in Media and Communications, krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Lecturer Teaching and Research - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Lecturer (Teaching and Research)School of Journalism, Media and CultureCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social
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Open Justice Court of Protection Project @openjusticecop.bsky.social · Jul 25
New blog post by @amandaaphill.bsky.social

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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 · Jul 23
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,
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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 · Jun 26
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:
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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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Jenny Kitzinger @jennykitzinger.bsky.social · Jun 25
An amazing woman - thank you Norma Swenson for the pioneering work you did on ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’ & all the feminist activism since
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Norma Meras Swenson obituary
Sociologist and women’s health activist who was a co-author of the groundbreaking book Our Bodies, Ourselves
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Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture @cujournmedcul.bsky.social · Jun 16
Some of the most historic moments of the twentieth century are visualised at a new exhibition about the British photo-magazine, Picture Post.

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Birth of photojournalism explored in new exhibition
Major display from the archive of magazine Picture Post charts its launch and legacy
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Jenny Kitzinger @jennykitzinger.bsky.social · Jun 16
Observing hearings in Court of Protection & reading these blogs gives insight into law & ethics,
- & valuable context to my roles as Finance & a Welfare Deputy.

Thank you team & Happy Birthday!
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Open Justice Court of Protection Project @openjusticecop.bsky.social · Jun 15
It's our birthday - 5 years old today!

Who are we and what have we achieved in the last five years?

And what's next?

#openjustice #notsecretcourt

openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/06/15/o...
Open Justice Court of Protection Project is five years old today
By the Core Team of the Open Justice COP Project (Celia Kitzinger, Gill Loomes-Quinn, Daniel Clark, Amanda Hill and Claire Martin), 15th June 2025 It was launched – with no funding and no clear pla…
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Celia Kitzinger @kitzingercelia.bsky.social · Jun 13
Ever wondered what Special Visitors (and General Visitors) do in the Court of Protection. Join our small friendly meeting with a real-life Special Visitor (Marion Gray) who will explain everything and answer questions. Monday 16th June 2025. Email for the link: [email protected]
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Jenny Kitzinger @jennykitzinger.bsky.social · Jun 4
Great to hear about initiatives like @spotlightcorruption.org & @transformjustice.bsky.social

Online opportunity later - the key note on Open Justice will be live-streamed - www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Open Justice: Fit for Purpose - Green Templeton College
Details Date: June 4 Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Event Category: Lectures and Seminars
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