# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Updates category](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/about-the-updates-category/1745)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2023 23:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/about-the-updates-category/1745 "2023-07-21T23:01:06Z")
Individual MHLO updates, plus the monthly updates. --- ## [MHA. Richard Jones, Mental Health Act Manual (29th edn, Sweet and Maxwell 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-29th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2026/6196)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 12:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-29th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2026/6196 "2026-10-08T12:25:00Z")
— The MHA book. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Richard\_Jones,\_Mental\_Health\_Act\_Manual\_(29th\_edn,\_Sweet\_and\_Maxwell\_2026)?id=081026-1225 --- ## [AGNI guidance. DHSC, 'UK Supreme Court 2026 judgment on what constitutes a deprivation of liberty' (updated, 22 September 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-dhsc-uk-supreme-court-2026-judgment-on-what-constitutes-a-deprivation-of-liberty-updated-22-september-2026/6193)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 21:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-dhsc-uk-supreme-court-2026-judgment-on-what-constitutes-a-deprivation-of-liberty-updated-22-september-2026/6193 "2026-10-07T21:27:00Z")
— Guidance for health and social care staff, carers, and staff responsible for policies etc. The only change since the 15 June 2026 version is that “NHS England will be publishing an updated DoLS e-learning module by 30 … --- ## [September 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/september-2026-update/6183)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 18:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/september-2026-update/6183 "2026-10-05T18:54:47Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Case (Open justice). Re I (publication of decision) \[2026\] MHLO 2 (FTT)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-open-justice-re-i-publication-of-decision-2026-mhlo-2-ftt/6156)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 11:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-open-justice-re-i-publication-of-decision-2026-mhlo-2-ftt/6156 "2026-09-24T11:09:00Z")
— There were no exceptional circumstances and so publication of the FTT’s review decision would be proportionate. In this case: (a) the review decision “provides a clear explanation as to the legal principles (relating t… --- ## [Case (Inadequate reasons about statutory criteria). Re I (inadequate reasons) \[2025\] MHLO 20 (FTT)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inadequate-reasons-about-statutory-criteria-re-i-inadequate-reasons-2025-mhlo-20-ftt/6157)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 11:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inadequate-reasons-about-statutory-criteria-re-i-inadequate-reasons-2025-mhlo-20-ftt/6157 "2026-09-24T11:06:00Z")
— On review it was decided that the tribunal panel had given inadequate reasons for not discharging a s3 patient. (1) The tribunal described the nature of the disorder as relapsing and remitting, but did not say why that… --- ## [Welsh Measure Code. Welsh Government, 'Code of Practice to Parts 2 and 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010' (2012)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welsh-measure-code-welsh-government-code-of-practice-to-parts-2-and-3-of-the-mental-health-wales-measure-2010-2012/6118)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 18:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welsh-measure-code-welsh-government-code-of-practice-to-parts-2-and-3-of-the-mental-health-wales-measure-2010-2012/6118 "2026-09-11T18:13:00Z")
— The Code provides guidance to local authorities, Local Health Boards, care coordinators and others, and information to relevant patients, their families, carers and advocates. Full details available at: https://www.m… --- ## [English/Welsh differences. Law Society, 'Practice note: Differences in English and Welsh law' (10 September 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/english-welsh-differences-law-society-practice-note-differences-in-english-and-welsh-law-10-september-2026/6117)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 18:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/english-welsh-differences-law-society-practice-note-differences-in-english-and-welsh-law-10-september-2026/6117 "2026-09-11T18:01:00Z")
— This document contains information about “Health and social care” which mentions mental health law in the final sub-heading “Some law remains shared”. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law\_… --- ## [Case (Aftercare complaint). London Borough of Islington (LGSCO, 25 019 236)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-aftercare-complaint-london-borough-of-islington-lgsco-25-019-236/6110)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 20:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-aftercare-complaint-london-borough-of-islington-lgsco-25-019-236/6110 "2026-09-10T20:55:00Z")
— Ombudsman’s summary: “We will not investigate these complaints relating to assessments of a person’s entitlement to s117 funding. Some of the issues were considered by a previous investigation. The Council and the ICB … --- ## [Case (Delay to discharge). Lancashire County Council (LGSCO, 24 022 487)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-delay-to-discharge-lancashire-county-council-lgsco-24-022-487/6111)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 20:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-delay-to-discharge-lancashire-county-council-lgsco-24-022-487/6111 "2026-09-10T20:40:00Z")
— The council wasted time in arranging an EMI nursing home for the patient as part of her s117 aftercare, by allocating her case to a social worker who was on sick leave, delaying reallocation, delaying the search for ac… --- ## [Case (Service charge wrongly charged under s117). London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LGSCO, 25 027 355)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-service-charge-wrongly-charged-under-s117-london-borough-of-tower-hamlets-lgsco-25-027-355/6109)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 20:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-service-charge-wrongly-charged-under-s117-london-borough-of-tower-hamlets-lgsco-25-027-355/6109 "2026-09-10T20:05:00Z")
— A patient was discharged from section 3 to supported accommodation. The council paid care costs directly to the supported housing provider; the patient paid, via Universal Credit, for her housing costs including a £20 … --- ## [COP/inherent jurisdiction book. Oliver Lewis, Coercive Control and Vulnerable Adults (Bloomsbury 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cop-inherent-jurisdiction-book-oliver-lewis-coercive-control-and-vulnerable-adults-bloomsbury-2026/6108)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 19:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cop-inherent-jurisdiction-book-oliver-lewis-coercive-control-and-vulnerable-adults-bloomsbury-2026/6108 "2026-09-10T19:49:00Z")
— Full title: “Coercive Control and Vulnerable Adults: Law and Practice in the Court of Protection and under the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court”. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Ol… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to using COP including s21A appeals and AGNI (online, 2 December 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-cop-including-s21a-appeals-and-agni-online-2-december-2026/6103)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-cop-including-s21a-appeals-and-agni-online-2-december-2026/6103 "2026-09-09T09:09:00Z")
— “The Court of Protection addresses issues not only of finances but also where deprivation of liberty safeguards and procedures are authorised or challenged, disputed capacity issues are resolved, and where arguments … --- ## [Event. PELT: MCA, new definition of DOL and implications of AGNI (online, 25 November 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mca-new-definition-of-dol-and-implications-of-agni-online-25-november-2026/6104)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mca-new-definition-of-dol-and-implications-of-agni-online-25-november-2026/6104 "2026-09-09T09:07:00Z")
— “This is an intensive introduction to all those who need a basic understanding of the MCA, The Court of Protection including understanding new definition of deprivation of liberty in the light of the Supreme Court in A… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MHA and Code, including DOL/AGNI (online, 18 November 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mha-and-code-including-dol-agni-online-18-november-2026/6105)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mha-and-code-including-dol-agni-online-18-november-2026/6105 "2026-09-09T09:05:00Z")
— “This course is essential for those with little or no knowledge of the Mental Health Act who wish to obtain a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject. The emphasis of this day is on how the law works in pr… --- ## [Event. PELT: Law Society approved 2 day MHT Course (online, 8-9 October 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-law-society-approved-2-day-mht-course-online-8-9-october-2026/6102)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-law-society-approved-2-day-mht-course-online-8-9-october-2026/6102 "2026-09-09T09:00:00Z")
— “Everything you need to know to enable you to become accredited to represent patients at Mental Health Tribunals.” Speaker: Peter Edwards. Cost: £375 plus VAT. See PELT website for further details and booking informati… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (London, 19-20 October 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-19-20-october-2026/6096)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 22:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-19-20-october-2026/6096 "2026-09-06T22:09:00Z")
— The Mental Health Lawyers Association is an approved provider of the two-day course which must be attended by prospective members of the Law Society’s accreditation scheme (formerly called the ‘panel’). Booking closes … --- ## [August 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2026-update/6088)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 00:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2026-update/6088 "2026-09-06T00:38:58Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Case (Whether DOL). Re AR (Whether restrictions amount to a deprivation of liberty) \[2026\] EWCOP 45 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-whether-dol-re-ar-whether-restrictions-amount-to-a-deprivation-of-liberty-2026-ewcop-45-t2/6086)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 21:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-whether-dol-re-ar-whether-restrictions-amount-to-a-deprivation-of-liberty-2026-ewcop-45-t2/6086 "2026-09-04T21:46:00Z")
— The judge in this case applied but was scathing about the Supreme Court’s AGNI judgment. A succinct summary included some detail about these principles: Non-secure environments matter; Purpose matters; Relative normali… --- ## [Peer review checklist. LAA, 'Civil peer review mental health criteria' (August 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/peer-review-checklist-laa-civil-peer-review-mental-health-criteria-august-2026/6080)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 13:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/peer-review-checklist-laa-civil-peer-review-mental-health-criteria-august-2026/6080 "2026-09-03T13:47:00Z")
— This is the mark sheet used by peer reviewers. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/LAA,\_%27Civil\_peer\_review\_mental\_health\_criteria%27\_(August\_2026)?id=030926-1347 --- ## [Mental health peer review guidance. LAA, 'Improving Your Quality in Mental Health' (August 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-peer-review-guidance-laa-improving-your-quality-in-mental-health-august-2026/6079)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 13:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-peer-review-guidance-laa-improving-your-quality-in-mental-health-august-2026/6079 "2026-09-03T13:11:00Z")
— Updated peer review guidance. The Gov.uk news story notes: “Depending on the date range of files selected for review, reviewers may need to complete 2 separate criteria sheets, so work is assessed against the standard … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 163, July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-163-july-2026/6078)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 13:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-163-july-2026/6078 "2026-09-03T13:02:00Z")
— “Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on post-AGNI developments, two capacity conundrums in one case and ‘over-litigation’ in a PDOC case; (2) In the Pr… --- ## [HQ1. Form HQ1: Hearing questionnaire (08.26)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/hq1-form-hq1-hearing-questionnaire-08-26/6077)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 11:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/hq1-form-hq1-hearing-questionnaire-08-26/6077 "2026-09-03T11:14:00Z")
— The first page is for the responsible authority to complete, containing the proposed location of hearing and contact details for proposed report writers. The second page concerns listing and is for the RA and patient’s… --- ## [Job advert. Campbell Law Solicitors, Milton Keynes - COP/mental capacity lawyer (deadline 30 October 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-cop-mental-capacity-lawyer-deadline-30-october-2026/6039)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 10:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-cop-mental-capacity-lawyer-deadline-30-october-2026/6039 "2026-08-26T10:36:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Campbell\_Law\_Solicitors,\_Milton\_Keynes\_-\_COP/mental\_capacity\_lawyer\_(deadline\_30\_October\_2026)?id=260826-1036 --- ## [AGNI response. Ministry of Justice, 'Supreme Court Judgement - AGNI' (July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-ministry-of-justice-supreme-court-judgement-agni-july-2026/6001)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 12:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-ministry-of-justice-supreme-court-judgement-agni-july-2026/6001 "2026-08-14T12:58:00Z")
— This guidance sets out how the MHCS will deal with: (a) patients whose conditional discharge relied upon DOLS (or COP authorisation); (b) patients on supervised conditional discharge (i.e. conditional discharge with a … --- ## [MHCS update. Ministry of Justice, 'Mental Health Casework Section stakeholder update' (July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2026/6000)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 12:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2026/6000 "2026-08-14T12:44:00Z")
— This note covers the following: (1) Deprivation of liberty: a note on the AGNI judgment is attached (Ministry of Justice, ‘Supreme Court Judgement - AGNI’ (July 2026)). (2) MHCS performance against targets. (3) Ward ro… --- ## [Mental Capacity Report note. Alex Ruck Keene, 'Mental capacity end of term report' (31 July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-report-note-alex-ruck-keene-mental-capacity-end-of-term-report-31-july-2026/5999)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 12:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-report-note-alex-ruck-keene-mental-capacity-end-of-term-report-31-july-2026/5999 "2026-08-14T12:36:00Z")
— There is no August 2026 Mental Capacity Report so, in the meantime, this “end of term report” sets out some developments, under the following headings: (1) Deprivation of liberty; (2) Personal welfare deputyship; (3) T… --- ## [July 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2026-update/5975)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 07:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2026-update/5975 "2026-08-01T07:41:31Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 162, July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-162-july-2026/5959)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-162-july-2026/5959 "2026-07-25T14:34:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: Permission to appeal granted in Townsend; post-AGNI guidance; and a new Guidance Note on Capacity for Care Providers; (2) In… --- ## [Case (After-care charging). Surrey County Council (LGSCO 25 016 444, 13 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-charging-surrey-county-council-lgsco-25-016-444-13-may-2026/5957)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 13:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-charging-surrey-county-council-lgsco-25-016-444-13-may-2026/5957 "2026-07-25T13:52:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complains that a Council and Integrated Care Board did not fund his father’s accommodation under section 117 of the Mental Health Act. Mr X said this led to a financial impact for his father … [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=1)