EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 12 MIN
724 – R. v. Bharwani: The Basics of Mental Capacity and Capacity for Fitness to Stand Trial
from Hull on Estates · host Hull & Hull LLP
This week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Margarita Grup explore the nuanced world of mental capacity, discussing key legal principles and a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision. They break down the nature of mental capacity, examine capacity standards in several different contexts, and highlight the importance of understanding an individual's ability to make reality-based decisions. R. v. Bharwani, 2025 SCC 26: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/21149/index.do
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