RCPsych NI Complex Capacity Assessment Masterclass

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) is an experienced barrister, writer and educator. His practice is focused on mental capacity, mental health and healthcare law. He also writes extensively, editing and contributing to leading textbooks. Alex complements his practice with a deep interest in research and education.

He is a Visiting Professor at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, a Visiting Professor at the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory, University of West London, a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London and a Research Affiliate at the Essex Autonomy Project, University of Essex.

In addition to his academic positions, he lectures widely on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983 and trains judges, social workers, doctors, nurses and other professionals who have cause to work with them.

Professor Gareth Owen is a Professor of Psychological Medicine, Ethics and Law at King's College London. His research has focused on decision-making capacity and related areas, spanning theoretical to practical issues as well as policy impact. He leads the Wellcome Trust Mental Health and Justice Project

As a consultant psychiatrist Gareth works in liaison psychiatry at King's College Hospital. He is also a founding member and trustee of the Maudsley Philiosophy Group Charity.

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