Jane Cross QC
Call 1982 Middle Temple
Queens Counsel 2010
Email: cross@deanscourt.co.uk
Clerk: lmcarty@deanscourt.co.uk
Education
Inns of Court School of Law
University of Liverpool
Winckley Square Convent School, Preston
Community Care Law - Court of Protection
Jane has an interest in the law relating to vulnerable adults, particularly in the jurisdictions of mental capacity and mental health. She is instructed by the Official Solicitor on behalf of patients and represents other parties, including local authorities, in proceedings under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court, in the Court of Protection and under the Mental Health Legislation. Her particular interest in the issues of deprivation of liberty and of medical treatment complements her experience in the field of public law child protection. This parallel expertise also underpins her work in the determination of the issues of the capacity and best interests of vulnerable young people aged between sixteen and eighteen. Administrative challenge, particularly in the areas of Community Care and Leaving Care, completes Jane’s profile and she is experienced in advising local authorities and individuals on their rights in these areas.