RE X (CATASTROPHIC INJURY: COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF SPERM) V AND W v X (BY HIS LITIGATION FRIEND, THE OFFICIAL SOLICITOR), KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
[2023] Med LR 51
COURT OF PROTECTION
Before Mr Justice Poole
Adult patient lacking capacity – Application by parents to collect and store patient's sperm – Whether in best interests of patient – Consent required by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act – ECHR, article 8 right to private life.