PJV v Assistant Director [2016] EWCOP 7
Wills & Trusts Law Reports | May 2016 #159This judgment was supplemental to an earlier judgment of Charles J in this case delivered last year ([2015] EWCOP 87). PJV suffered significant cognitive and behaviour problems as a result of non-accidental head injuries he experienced as a baby. His mother made a claim under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) for an award in respect of this injury. PJV lacked capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to litigation or to accept an award from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). It was determined that the award would be held for PJV on trust as a c...