Jim Hirschmann highlights the Court of Protection Bar Association’s work in co-ordinating a Frontal Lobe Paradox article
31st March 2026
3PB’s education and social care barrister, Jim Hirschmann has helped co-ordinate an article ‘Frontal Lobe Paradox: A Practical Guide for Lawyers’ with the Court of Protection Bar Association.
This practical guide has been developed by a multidisciplinary team to support lawyers working with clients where the so-called ‘frontal lobe paradox’ (FLP) may arise.
Its primary aims are to explain what FLP is; outline how it may manifest in individuals; highlight its implications for assessing capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005; and equip lawyers with the tools to critically evaluate evidence and identify evidential gaps in cases involving FLP.
To read the full article please click here.
To contact or instruct Jim, please email his clerks Tom Cox on [email protected] or call 0117 928 1520 | Gemma Faulkner on [email protected] or call 020 7583 8055.
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