Open Justice Court of Protection Project publishes Robert Sharp’s summary of how appeals work in Court of Protection proceedings

06 February 2026

Open Justice Court of Protection Project has published an article by our pupil barrister Robert Sharp about how to appeal a Court of Protection judgment.

Robert summarises  the general principles that govern these appeals and why appeals can fail at an early stage.

He explains the procedure for making an appeal and some common reasons.

Robert's article then sets out some alternatives to bringing an appeal.

Read the article in full on Open Justice Court of Protection Project's website.