The right to respect for family life, consent, minors and Gillick competence.

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, discusses the statement made by the UK vaccines minister that healthy 12-15-year-olds could override their parents' decision on coronavirus vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccine and the best interests of a person who lacks capacity.

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers two recent cases in the Court of Protection that determined if the COVID-19 vaccine was in the best interests of a person who lacked the mental capacity to decide on immunisation after relatives objected its administration.

COVID-19 and the lawfulness of bulk do not attempt resuscitation orders.

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, discusses the lawfulness of instructions to issue bulk do not attempt resuscitation orders during the COVID19 pandemic.

Negligence, trauma and nervous shock.

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers whether nurses who have suffered psychological trauma because of the negligent handling of the COVID-19 outbreak can claim compensation.

Duty, indemnity and immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers arrangements for indemnifying nurses returning to practice in the pandemic, and whether nurses might be given immunity from negligence claims.

Using public health law to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers what powers are available to ministers, health and local authorities to minimise the spread of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes.