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

BBC News · Jun 2, 2026, 2:18 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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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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