# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Immigration guidance. Home Office, 'Inpatient hospital admissions for people detained under immigration powers' (DSO 06/2026, June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/immigration-guidance-home-office-inpatient-hospital-admissions-for-people-detained-under-immigration-powers-dso-06-2026-june-2026/5955)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 13:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/immigration-guidance-home-office-inpatient-hospital-admissions-for-people-detained-under-immigration-powers-dso-06-2026-june-2026/5955 "2026-07-25T13:30:00Z")
— This guidance includes specific considerations relating to those admitted to hospital under the MHA 1983 (and Scottish and Northern Irish equivalents). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Hom… --- ## [Case (Police). AB v Chief Constable of North Wales Police (2026) EWCC 40](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-police-ab-v-chief-constable-of-north-wales-police-2026-ewcc-40/5956)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 13:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-police-ab-v-chief-constable-of-north-wales-police-2026-ewcc-40/5956 "2026-07-25T13:19:00Z")
— The use of PAVA spray to stop the claimant from banging his head on the cell wall was unlawful. £2,500 basic/aggravated damages awarded. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/AB\_v\_Chief\_Constab… --- ## [Case (NR request for assessment). Halton Borough Council (LGSCO 25 007 395, 21 April 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-nr-request-for-assessment-halton-borough-council-lgsco-25-007-395-21-april-2026/5954)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 12:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-nr-request-for-assessment-halton-borough-council-lgsco-25-007-395-21-april-2026/5954 "2026-07-25T12:52:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "We have found fault in the Council’s actions. The Council failed to properly consider Mrs B’s request for an assessment of her husband under the Mental Health Act 1983 and its communications with … --- ## [Conditional discharge report guidance. HMPPS, 'MHCS: Conditionally Discharged Patients: Supervision and Reporting' (October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/conditional-discharge-report-guidance-hmpps-mhcs-conditionally-discharged-patients-supervision-and-reporting-october-2025/5900)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2026 12:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/conditional-discharge-report-guidance-hmpps-mhcs-conditionally-discharged-patients-supervision-and-reporting-october-2025/5900 "2026-07-10T12:06:00Z")
— "This Guidance has been created to assist Clinical Supervisors and Social Supervisors working out of various teams (Mental Health, Specialist Forensic, Learning Disability, Autism and Adult Social Care Teams) in comple… --- ## [Job advert. HAB Law, Watford - Court of Protection fee earners and supervising solicitors (listed until 9 October 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-hab-law-watford-court-of-protection-fee-earners-and-supervising-solicitors-listed-until-9-october-2026/5882)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 09:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-hab-law-watford-court-of-protection-fee-earners-and-supervising-solicitors-listed-until-9-october-2026/5882 "2026-07-09T09:50:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/HAB\_Law,\_Watford\_-\_Court\_of\_Protection\_fee\_earners\_and\_supervising\_solicitors\_(listed\_until\_9\_October\_2026)?id=090726-0950 --- ## [June 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2026-update/5870)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 22:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2026-update/5870 "2026-07-06T22:00:12Z")
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 … --- ## [Book update. Alex Ruck Keene et al, 'Court of Protection Handbook: Handbook updates' (24 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/book-update-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-court-of-protection-handbook-handbook-updates-24-june-2026/5866)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 09:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/book-update-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-court-of-protection-handbook-handbook-updates-24-june-2026/5866 "2026-07-06T09:41:00Z")
— This is the third quarterly set of updates to Alex Ruck Keene et al, Court of Protection Handbook: A User's Guide (5th edn, LAG 2025). The next update is due on 5 October 2026. Full details available at: https://www.… --- ## [AGNI response. Rod Campbell-Taylor, 'Supreme Court's decision in AGNI' (Law Society Gazette, 26 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-rod-campbell-taylor-supreme-courts-decision-in-agni-law-society-gazette-26-june-2026/5775)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 12:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-rod-campbell-taylor-supreme-courts-decision-in-agni-law-society-gazette-26-june-2026/5775 "2026-06-29T12:17:00Z")
— This article compares Court of Protection cases with Bleak House's Jarndyce and Jarndyce litigation - including s21A appeals trundling on for months or years, like "wading through treacle", occasionally improving matte… --- ## [AGNI guidance. Department of Health (NI), 'Interim Guidance for Practitioners in relation to Deprivation of Liberty' (HSC circular MCAU 1/26, 23 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-department-of-health-ni-interim-guidance-for-practitioners-in-relation-to-deprivation-of-liberty-hsc-circular-mcau-1-26-23-june-2026/5774)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 11:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-department-of-health-ni-interim-guidance-for-practitioners-in-relation-to-deprivation-of-liberty-hsc-circular-mcau-1-26-23-june-2026/5774 "2026-06-29T11:45:00Z")
— "This circular is to provide interim guidance for practitioners in relation to Deprivation of Liberty for those who lack capacity following the UK Supreme Court Judgment on Valid Consent and the overturning of Cheshire… --- ## [AGNI response. ADASS, 'Update note from ADASS following the Supreme Court decision on deprivation of liberty' (18 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-adass-update-note-from-adass-following-the-supreme-court-decision-on-deprivation-of-liberty-18-june-2026/5760)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-adass-update-note-from-adass-following-the-supreme-court-decision-on-deprivation-of-liberty-18-june-2026/5760 "2026-06-19T21:26:00Z")
— ADASS through the national DOLS Leads network is actively working on the development of a priority/review tool. Several points to be followed by all councils are listed, based on DHSC, 'UK Supreme Court 2026 judgment o… --- ## [Case (Compulsory treatment for prisoner). Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust v RL \[2023\] EWCOP 22](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-compulsory-treatment-for-prisoner-nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust-v-rl-2023-ewcop-22/5758)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2026 13:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-compulsory-treatment-for-prisoner-nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust-v-rl-2023-ewcop-22/5758 "2026-06-17T13:40:00Z")
— Court authorisation of compulsory treatment of psychosis by NGT for life sentence prisoner who lacked the relevant capacity (unable to weigh up information or communicate decision). Full details available at: https:/… --- ## [AGNI response. Belinda Schwehr, 'AGNI: Overview and Critical Analysis' (CASCAIDr, 8 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-belinda-schwehr-agni-overview-and-critical-analysis-cascaidr-8-june-2026/5752)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 22:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-belinda-schwehr-agni-overview-and-critical-analysis-cascaidr-8-june-2026/5752 "2026-06-15T22:24:00Z")
— Very detailed summary, including this in the conclusion: "The judgment is right to bury the acid test. It is right to insist that Convention consent is not reducible to MCA capacity. It is right, too, to recognise that… --- ## [AGNI guidance. DHSC, 'UK Supreme Court 2026 judgment on what constitutes a deprivation of liberty' (15 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-dhsc-uk-supreme-court-2026-judgment-on-what-constitutes-a-deprivation-of-liberty-15-june-2026/5751)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 22:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-dhsc-uk-supreme-court-2026-judgment-on-what-constitutes-a-deprivation-of-liberty-15-june-2026/5751 "2026-06-15T22:06:00Z")
— Guidance for health and social care staff, carers, and staff responsible for policies etc. NHS England will be publishing an updated DOLS e-learning module by 30 July 2026. DHSC will publish additional interim guidance… --- ## [AGNI response. Lucy Series, 'There and back again' (The Small Places blog, 2 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-lucy-series-there-and-back-again-the-small-places-blog-2-june-2026/5732)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 20:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-lucy-series-there-and-back-again-the-small-places-blog-2-june-2026/5732 "2026-06-08T20:18:00Z")
— This interesting blog post contains various useful external links. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Lucy\_Series,\_%27There\_and\_back\_again%27\_(The\_Small\_Places\_blog,\_2\_June\_2026)?id=080626-2… --- ## [AGNI summary. Buckinghamshire Disability Service, 'The Supreme Court's decision about 'deprivation of liberty'' (6 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-summary-buckinghamshire-disability-service-the-supreme-courts-decision-about-deprivation-of-liberty-6-june-2026/5730)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 19:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-summary-buckinghamshire-disability-service-the-supreme-courts-decision-about-deprivation-of-liberty-6-june-2026/5730 "2026-06-08T19:45:00Z")
— This article provides a good summary of the AGNI decision and criticises the "kneejerk" reaction of Mind, Mencap and NAS, stating instead that it is too early to tell whether the decision will be positive or negative f… --- ## [AGNI summary. 39 Essex Chambers, 'AGNI Reference: Summary' (2 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-summary-39-essex-chambers-agni-reference-summary-2-june-2026/5731)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 19:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-summary-39-essex-chambers-agni-reference-summary-2-june-2026/5731 "2026-06-08T19:34:00Z")
— Detailed summary of AGNI judgment. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/39\_Essex\_Chambers,\_%27AGNI\_Reference:\_Summary%27\_(2\_June\_2026)?id=080626-1934 --- ## [AGNI summary. Tim Spencer-Lane, 'The Supreme Court's reversal of the Cheshire West judgment explained' (Community Care, 3 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-summary-tim-spencer-lane-the-supreme-courts-reversal-of-the-cheshire-west-judgment-explained-community-care-3-june-2026/5729)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 19:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-summary-tim-spencer-lane-the-supreme-courts-reversal-of-the-cheshire-west-judgment-explained-community-care-3-june-2026/5729 "2026-06-08T19:29:00Z")
— This article summarises the AGNI decision. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Tim\_Spencer-Lane,\_%27The\_Supreme\_Court%27s\_reversal\_of\_the\_Cheshire\_West\_judgment\_explained%27\_(Community\_Care,\_… --- ## [AGNI response. Court of Protection, 'AGNI: Note for Re X judges' (Carolyn Hilder, 2 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-court-of-protection-agni-note-for-re-x-judges-carolyn-hilder-2-june-2026/5727)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 19:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-court-of-protection-agni-note-for-re-x-judges-carolyn-hilder-2-june-2026/5727 "2026-06-08T19:20:00Z")
— This guidance sets out some extracts from the AGNI judgment, including about when there is a deprivation of liberty and what counts as "valid consent". Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Cou… --- ## [Response to AGNI decision. CQC, 'CQC statement on the Supreme Court's judgment on deprivation of liberty' (8 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/response-to-agni-decision-cqc-cqc-statement-on-the-supreme-courts-judgment-on-deprivation-of-liberty-8-june-2026/5728)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 19:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/response-to-agni-decision-cqc-cqc-statement-on-the-supreme-courts-judgment-on-deprivation-of-liberty-8-june-2026/5728 "2026-06-08T19:13:00Z")
— This statement explains the "proportionate approach" that the CQC will take to assessments for the time being. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/CQC,\_%27CQC\_statement\_on\_the\_Supreme\_Court%2… --- ## [Response to AGNI decision. ADASS, 'ADASS responds to Supreme Court ruling on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards' (4 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/response-to-agni-decision-adass-adass-responds-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-4-june-2026/5726)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2026 19:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/response-to-agni-decision-adass-adass-responds-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-4-june-2026/5726 "2026-06-08T19:03:00Z")
— The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services statement is optimistic about the effects of the AGNI decision. On 5 June the sentence beginning "These people may no longer need the DoLS authorisation" was change… --- ## [Case (DOL definition). AGNI Reference (Cheshire West Revisited) \[2026\] UKSC 16](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dol-definition-agni-reference-cheshire-west-revisited-2026-uksc-16/5712)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2026 20:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dol-definition-agni-reference-cheshire-west-revisited-2026-uksc-16/5712 "2026-06-03T20:58:00Z")
— (1) The objective element of Article 5 deprivation of liberty involves a "multifactorial" assessment, taking account of a whole range of factors including the type, duration, effects and manner of implementation of the… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 161, June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-161-june-2026/5714)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2026 22:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-161-june-2026/5714 "2026-06-05T22:36:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: coverage of ‘year zero’ as regards deprivation of liberty following the AGNI case (the 'rapid reaction' webinar held on the … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 160, May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-160-may-2026/5715)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2026 22:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-160-may-2026/5715 "2026-06-05T22:34:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: Townsend updated, sex before the Court of Protection again, and a profoundly disturbing report on dementia in acute hospital… --- ## [May 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2026-update/5706)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 22:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2026-update/5706 "2026-06-01T22:27:46Z")
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 … --- ## [Job advert. Burke Niazi, London - Mental health panel member and caseworker (listed until 14 August 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-burke-niazi-london-mental-health-panel-member-and-caseworker-listed-until-14-august-2026/5618)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 13:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-burke-niazi-london-mental-health-panel-member-and-caseworker-listed-until-14-august-2026/5618 "2026-05-15T13:49:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Burke\_Niazi,\_London\_-\_Mental\_health\_panel\_member\_and\_caseworker\_(listed\_until\_14\_August\_2026)?id=150526-1349 --- ## [Event. COPPA: The transition between Children and Adult services (Newcastle/online, 12 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-coppa-the-transition-between-children-and-adult-services-newcastle-online-12-may-2026/5580)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 13:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-coppa-the-transition-between-children-and-adult-services-newcastle-online-12-may-2026/5580 "2026-05-06T13:38:00Z")
— The event's full title is: "An evening with Mrs Justice Theis: The transition between Children and Adult services". There will be a series of talks from His Honour Judge Smith, District Judge Temple and Brett Davies (S… --- ## [April 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/april-2026-update/5579)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 09:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/april-2026-update/5579 "2026-05-06T09:02:48Z")
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 … --- ## [Job advert. Free Family Representation and Advocacy Project, London/hybrid - Court of Protection solicitor (deadline 31 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-free-family-representation-and-advocacy-project-london-hybrid-court-of-protection-solicitor-deadline-31-may-2026/5575)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 13:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-free-family-representation-and-advocacy-project-london-hybrid-court-of-protection-solicitor-deadline-31-may-2026/5575 "2026-05-05T13:13:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Free\_Family\_Representation\_and\_Advocacy\_Project,\_London/hybrid\_-\_Court\_of\_Protection\_solicitor\_(deadline\_31\_May\_2026)?id=050526-1313 --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (Leeds, 25-26 June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-leeds-25-26-june-2026/5568)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 12:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-leeds-25-26-june-2026/5568 "2026-05-01T12:57:00Z")
— 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 deadlin… --- ## [Case (Case management decision in anorexia case). Patricia's Father v Patricia \[2025\] EWCOP 29 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-case-management-decision-in-anorexia-case-patricias-father-v-patricia-2025-ewcop-29-t3/5502)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 23:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-case-management-decision-in-anorexia-case-patricias-father-v-patricia-2025-ewcop-29-t3/5502 "2026-04-25T23:22:00Z")
— "The issue is whether I should adjourn the decision using my case management powers until a bed is available at SEDU 3. The next issue, if I decide not to adjourn, is whether in principle I should consider re-visiting … [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=2)