If parents DO have long-term care insurance, itshouldbereviewed by a qualified professional (someone who does NOT benefit from selling a new policy) to see if coverage is adequate or not.
Professor Mackintosh said it was for policy makers to decide on altering the age of responsibility, but the changing science meant itshould at least bereviewed.
Mr Justice Treacy said this appeared to be "at odds" with the view taken by an American judge who reviewed the material and concluded itshouldbe handed over.