What is the ratio in Re T (A Minor) (Wardship: Medical Treatment)?

While Gillick-competent children can consent to treatment, they cannot make binding refusals of life-saving medical treatment which the court can override in their best interests.

What did the court decide in Re T (A Minor) (Wardship: Medical Treatment)?

The Court of Appeal held that despite T's competence, the court could override her refusal of life-saving liver transplant treatment in her best interests.

Why is Re T (A Minor) (Wardship: Medical Treatment) important for family law?

It limited the scope of Gillick competence by establishing that competent minors cannot make binding refusals of life-saving treatment, prioritizing protection over autonomy.

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