Trinity Chambers
Barristers
Margaret Francis Sweeting
- Phone0191 232 1927
- Email[email protected]
Career
Trained as registered general nurse; called to the Bar 1996, Lincoln’s Inn.
Position
Margaret’s thriving family law practice is a reflection of her commitment to her clients.
Margaret has significant expertise in public law work and private law disputes; particularly those with a medical dimension including ‘shaking’ injuries; sexual abuse; surrogacy, circumcision and factitious illness. She has extensive experience and expertise in representing vulnerable adults.
Mental Health & Vulnerable AdultsMargaret practises in all aspects of mental health law and has particular expertise in Section 29 Mental Health Act 1983 applications. She has acted on behalf of local authorities; applicants and respondents.
Court of protectionMargaret has a particular interest in litigation under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including Section 16 deputyship and complex Welfare issues. Recent cases have included preliminary declarations as to litigation capacity; welfare declarations as to residence; contact and care packages; Declarations as to medical treatment (including contraceptive treatment) and capacity to consent for sexual relations (including ‘fluctuating capacity’).
Margaret acts for a wide range of litigants in this sphere including local authorities; health authorities; litigation friends (including IMCA’s) and family members.
EDUCATION Newcastle upon Tyne School of Nursing (R.G.N Certificate) Nottingham Trent University LLB 2:1 Kings College University London MA Medical Law and Ethics Inns of Court Bar Vocational course. CAREER PROFILE 1997 - Present practising Barrister 1994 - NHS Customer Relations Manager 1993 - Action against Medical Accidents Caseworker 1989 - Registered General NurseEducation
English Martyrs School, Hartlepool; Newcastle upon Tyne School of Nursing; Nottingham Trent University (1993 LLB Hons 2 (1)); Kings College London (1995 MA Medical Law and Ethics); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC).