‘When and under what circumstances it is legitimate not to treat those with anorexia is a very contentious topic, and is under particular scrutiny at the moment in the context of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, with very heated arguments as to whether anorexia does, or does not, fall within the scope of the Bill. In the context of the Bill Committee’s debates, there has been much discussion of whether and under what circumstances the Court of Protection will endorse compulsory feeding.’
Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 1st March 2025
