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 .
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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