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Legal Terms – Gillick Competence
A principle derived from Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1986), recognizing that a child under 16 may consent to medical treatment if they possess sufficient maturity and understanding. It evaluates a minor’s capacity to make informed decisions rather than setting a strict age threshold.
A principle derived from Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1986), recognizing that a child under 16 may consent to medical treatment if they possess sufficient maturity and understanding. It evaluates a minor’s capacity to make informed decisions rather than setting a strict age threshold.
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