# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=15 [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:** 16 --- ## [Case (Residence). Aberdeenshire Council v SF (No 4) (Residence) \[2024\] EWCOP 67 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-aberdeenshire-council-v-sf-no-4-residence-2024-ewcop-67-t3/2980)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 17:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-aberdeenshire-council-v-sf-no-4-residence-2024-ewcop-67-t3/2980 "2024-11-23T17:46:00Z")
— It was in SF's best interests to remain in her current placement in the northeast of England rather than move against her wishes to a placement in the northeast of Scotland which would have been nearer her family. Fu… --- ## [Case (Inherent jurisdiction and MHA). Re SB \[2024\] EWHC 2964 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inherent-jurisdiction-and-mha-re-sb-2024-ewhc-2964-fam/2969)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 14:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inherent-jurisdiction-and-mha-re-sb-2024-ewhc-2964-fam/2969 "2024-11-21T14:35:00Z")
— SB, a 15-year-old, was subject to an interim care order, and a deprivation of liberty order made under the High Court's inherent jurisdiction. The local authority argued that the court should declare that SB was within… --- ## [Legislation. Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-criminal-justice-act-2003-requisite-and-minimum-custodial-periods-order-2024/2966)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 November 2024 13:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-criminal-justice-act-2003-requisite-and-minimum-custodial-periods-order-2024/2966 "2024-11-20T13:38:00Z")
— This legislation sets out the Standard Determinate Sentences 40% Release scheme (SDS40) under which certain prisoners will be released on licence at the 40% point instead of the usual 50% point. Full details availabl… --- ## [DSA website archive](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dsa-website-archive/2961)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2024 22:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dsa-website-archive/2961 "2024-11-19T22:41:00Z")
— When Dave Sheppard retired he kindly gave permission for his website to be kept online. See DSA website for details. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DSA:DSA\_website?id=191124-2241 --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 145, November 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-145-november-2024/2953)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2024 11:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-145-november-2024/2953 "2024-11-19T11:27:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: anticipatory declarations; systemic failure in considering PDOC patients, and the CQC and DoLS; (2) In the Property and Affa… --- ## [Inherent jurisdiction book. Rob George, Wards of Court and the Inherent Jurisdiction (Hart Publishing 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/inherent-jurisdiction-book-rob-george-wards-of-court-and-the-inherent-jurisdiction-hart-publishing-2024/2952)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2024 22:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/inherent-jurisdiction-book-rob-george-wards-of-court-and-the-inherent-jurisdiction-hart-publishing-2024/2952 "2024-11-18T22:49:00Z")
— Includes chapters on: Secure Accommodation and Deprivation of Liberty of Children; Adults without Mental Capacity; Vulnerable Adults with Mental Capacity. Available to purchase in hardback, or to download free. Full … --- ## [Job advert. Nujeerallee Law, Kingston upon Thames - Mental health consultant solicitors (listed until 21/2/25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-nujeerallee-law-kingston-upon-thames-mental-health-consultant-solicitors-listed-until-21-2-25/2950)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2024 22:33 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-nujeerallee-law-kingston-upon-thames-mental-health-consultant-solicitors-listed-until-21-2-25/2950 "2024-11-18T22:33:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Nujeerallee\_Law,\_Kingston\_upon\_Thames\_-\_Mental\_health\_consultant\_solicitors\_(listed\_until\_21/2/25)?id=181124-2233 --- ## [Patient safety report. Health Services Safety Investigations Body, 'Mental health inpatient settings: Creating conditions for the delivery of safe and therapeutic care to adults' (24/10/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/patient-safety-report-health-services-safety-investigations-body-mental-health-inpatient-settings-creating-conditions-for-the-delivery-of-safe-and-therapeutic-care-to-adults-24-10-24/2951)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2024 22:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/patient-safety-report-health-services-safety-investigations-body-mental-health-inpatient-settings-creating-conditions-for-the-delivery-of-safe-and-therapeutic-care-to-adults-24-10-24/2951 "2024-11-18T22:16:00Z")
— "This investigation explored the risks to patient safety associated with the workforce and working conditions in acute mental health inpatient settings for adults." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealth… --- ## [ECHR book. Anselm Eldergill, Matthew Evans and Eleanor Sibley, European Court of Human Rights and Mental Health (Bloomsbury 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/echr-book-anselm-eldergill-matthew-evans-and-eleanor-sibley-european-court-of-human-rights-and-mental-health-bloomsbury-2024/2940)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2024 22:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/echr-book-anselm-eldergill-matthew-evans-and-eleanor-sibley-european-court-of-human-rights-and-mental-health-bloomsbury-2024/2940 "2024-11-12T22:04:00Z")
— Everything about the ECHR and mental health. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Anselm\_Eldergill,\_Matthew\_Evans\_and\_Eleanor\_Sibley,\_European\_Court\_of\_Human\_Rights\_and\_Mental\_Health\_(Bloomsbu… --- ## [Case (Capacity, anorexia and autism). Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust v CC \[2024\] EWCOP 65 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-anorexia-and-autism-barnet-enfield-and-haringey-mental-health-nhs-trust-v-cc-2024-ewcop-65-t3/2919)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 22:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-anorexia-and-autism-barnet-enfield-and-haringey-mental-health-nhs-trust-v-cc-2024-ewcop-65-t3/2919 "2024-11-08T22:02:00Z")
— The patient lacked capacity in relation to treatment (because of an "inability to weigh and balance the impact of her ASD into the decision surrounding her treatment") and a trial of esketamine was not currently in her… --- ## [MHA showing proposed amendments. Alex Ruck Keene, 'Annotated Mental Health Act 1983 with changes proposed in 2024 Mental Health Bill' (8/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-showing-proposed-amendments-alex-ruck-keene-annotated-mental-health-act-1983-with-changes-proposed-in-2024-mental-health-bill-8-11-24/2918)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 21:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-showing-proposed-amendments-alex-ruck-keene-annotated-mental-health-act-1983-with-changes-proposed-in-2024-mental-health-bill-8-11-24/2918 "2024-11-08T21:38:00Z")
— This document uses Microsoft Word tracked changes to show the amendments proposed by the Mental Health Bill 2024 to the Mental Health Act 1983, except for the transitional provisions in paras 19-23 of Schedule 1 in rel… --- ## [Legislation. Mental Health Bill 2024](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-mental-health-bill-2024/2917)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 21:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-mental-health-bill-2024/2917 "2024-11-08T21:29:00Z")
— This Draft Bill proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Mental\_Health\_Bill\_2024?id=081124-2129 --- ## [MH Bill fact sheet. DHSC, 'Mental Health Bill 2025: fact sheet' (policy paper, 7/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-bill-fact-sheet-dhsc-mental-health-bill-2025-fact-sheet-policy-paper-7-11-24/2915)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 14:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-bill-fact-sheet-dhsc-mental-health-bill-2025-fact-sheet-policy-paper-7-11-24/2915 "2024-11-08T14:40:00Z")
— Brief information under these headings: (1) Introduction: the Mental Health Act; (2) The Independent Review; (3) Facts and figures. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DHSC,\_%27Mental\_Health\_… --- ## [Event. Fuse: Children detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (online, 4/12/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-fuse-children-detained-under-the-mental-health-act-1983-online-4-12-24/2916)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 14:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-fuse-children-detained-under-the-mental-health-act-1983-online-4-12-24/2916 "2024-11-08T14:35:00Z")
— This free online seminar will present findings from research which examined materials provided by NHS mental health trusts to detained children regarding their rights to apply to the First-tier Tribunal to challenge th… --- ## [Event. Edge Training: AMHP conference (London, 13/12/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-edge-training-amhp-conference-london-13-12-24/2914)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 14:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-edge-training-amhp-conference-london-13-12-24/2914 "2024-11-08T14:26:00Z")
— This one-day conference will explore issues pertinent to AMHP practice. It can contribute towards the statutory requirement of 18 hours relevant training per year. Speakers: Simon Foster, Camilla Parker, Suyog Dhakras,… --- ## [Case (Forfeiture rule and assisting suicide). Morris v Morris \[2024\] EWHC 2554 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-forfeiture-rule-and-assisting-suicide-morris-v-morris-2024-ewhc-2554-ch/2895)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2024 20:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-forfeiture-rule-and-assisting-suicide-morris-v-morris-2024-ewhc-2554-ch/2895 "2024-11-03T20:41:00Z")
— A husband who had unlawfully assisted his wife's suicide applied (successfully) under s2(2) Forfeiture Act 1982 for the effect of the forfeiture rule, which ordinarily would have disabled him from taking any beneficial… --- ## [MAPPA guidance. HMPPS, 'MAPPA Guidance' (August 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mappa-guidance-hmpps-mappa-guidance-august-2024/2894)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2024 20:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mappa-guidance-hmpps-mappa-guidance-august-2024/2894 "2024-11-03T20:31:00Z")
— Current version (at the time of writing) of this regularly updated guidance. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/HMPPS,\_%27MAPPA\_Guidance%27\_(August\_2024)?id=031124-2031 --- ## [Case (Recognition of foreign protective measure). Health Service Executive of Ireland v SM \[2024\] EWCOP 60 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-recognition-of-foreign-protective-measure-health-service-executive-of-ireland-v-sm-2024-ewcop-60-t3/2893)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2024 20:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-recognition-of-foreign-protective-measure-health-service-executive-of-ireland-v-sm-2024-ewcop-60-t3/2893 "2024-11-03T20:10:00Z")
— Recognition and enforcement by the Court of Protection was sought in relation to an order made under the Southern Irish High Court's inherent jurisdiction for SM's treatment at a specialist facility in the UK. Although… --- ## [October 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/october-2024-update/2890)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2024 22:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/october-2024-update/2890 "2024-11-02T22:04:04Z")
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 (Anticipatory declarations). Leicestershire County Council v P (Capacity: Anticipatory declaration) \[2024\] EWCOP 53 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-anticipatory-declarations-leicestershire-county-council-v-p-capacity-anticipatory-declaration-2024-ewcop-53-t3/2884)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2024 21:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-anticipatory-declarations-leicestershire-county-council-v-p-capacity-anticipatory-declaration-2024-ewcop-53-t3/2884 "2024-10-29T21:41:00Z")
— The Court of Protection confirmed that it has jurisdiction to make anticipatory declarations, and provided guidance (including that s5 and s6 MCA 2005 are not limited only to address emergency situations). On the facts… --- ## [Case (Reverse indemnity). Re BJB \[2024\] EWCOP 59 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-reverse-indemnity-re-bjb-2024-ewcop-59-t2/2872)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 October 2024 19:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-reverse-indemnity-re-bjb-2024-ewcop-59-t2/2872 "2024-10-25T19:59:00Z")
— "On 7th May 2009 an order was made in the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court approving settlement of a damages claim brought on behalf of BJB, on terms which included: (a) reverse indemnity undertakings, whereby … --- ## [Case (Committal proceedings). KL v Manchester City Council \[2024\] EWCOP 53 (T1)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-committal-proceedings-kl-v-manchester-city-council-2024-ewcop-53-t1/2871)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 October 2024 19:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-committal-proceedings-kl-v-manchester-city-council-2024-ewcop-53-t1/2871 "2024-10-25T19:48:00Z")
— In these committal proceedings for breach of an order the court set out why it proceeded in MA's absence, considered the evidence, and adjourned for 3 days for sentencing to allow MA to be notified. Full details avai… --- ## [Event. Browne Jacobson: Mental health and capacity forum - case law update (online, 5/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-browne-jacobson-mental-health-and-capacity-forum-case-law-update-online-5-11-24/2757)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2024 21:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-browne-jacobson-mental-health-and-capacity-forum-case-law-update-online-5-11-24/2757 "2024-09-25T21:10:00Z")
— Specifically designed for professionals in health and social care, this session will cover significant recent cases related to mental health, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty. N.B. "The content of this webina… --- ## [Victims and MOJ discharge. HMPPS, 'Information for victims - Statements and decision summaries in restricted patient cases' (April 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/victims-and-moj-discharge-hmpps-information-for-victims-statements-and-decision-summaries-in-restricted-patient-cases-april-2024/2859)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2024 12:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/victims-and-moj-discharge-hmpps-information-for-victims-statements-and-decision-summaries-in-restricted-patient-cases-april-2024/2859 "2024-10-22T12:30:00Z")
— (1) From March 2024, victims and family members registered with the Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) have been able to submit a Victim Personal Statement in relation to Ministry of Justice discharge decisions. The purpose i… --- ## [Victims and MOJ discharge. HMPPS, 'Information for patients - Decision summaries and victim statements in restricted patient cases' (April 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/victims-and-moj-discharge-hmpps-information-for-patients-decision-summaries-and-victim-statements-in-restricted-patient-cases-april-2024/2858)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2024 12:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/victims-and-moj-discharge-hmpps-information-for-patients-decision-summaries-and-victim-statements-in-restricted-patient-cases-april-2024/2858 "2024-10-22T12:21:00Z")
— (1) From Spring 2024, patients and victims have been able to request a summary of Ministry of Justice decisions in relation to discharge. The summary provided to patients and victims will differ, because of medical con… --- ## [CPD scheme](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cpd-scheme/2852)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2024 13:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cpd-scheme/2852 "2024-10-21T13:40:00Z")
— The CPD scheme is now fully up to date, with 12 tests online relating to the past 12 months' website updates (6 MHA tests and 6 MCA tests). The CPD scheme is primarily aimed at mental health solicitors, and is an ideal… --- ## [Case (Mens rea in trial of facts). R v Goldsmith \[2024\] EWCA Crim 780](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mens-rea-in-trial-of-facts-r-v-goldsmith-2024-ewca-crim-780/2851)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2024 12:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mens-rea-in-trial-of-facts-r-v-goldsmith-2024-ewca-crim-780/2851 "2024-10-21T12:48:00Z")
— The Court of Appeal had to decide whether, in a trial of the facts conducted under s4A CPIA 1964 relating to an offence of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug contrary to section 5(3) of the Misuse of D… --- ## [Case (Police detention). Clark v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police \[2023\] EWHC 2565 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-police-detention-clark-v-chief-constable-of-merseyside-police-2023-ewhc-2565-kb/2850)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2024 12:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-police-detention-clark-v-chief-constable-of-merseyside-police-2023-ewhc-2565-kb/2850 "2024-10-21T12:35:00Z")
— This appeal from a judge and jury decision involved questions of lawful detention under PACE in police custody. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Clark\_v\_Chief\_Constable\_of\_Merseyside\_Polic… --- ## [Case (Treatment under s63). North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust v KAG \[2024\] EWCOP 38 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-treatment-under-s63-north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kag-2024-ewcop-38-t3/2849)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2024 11:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-treatment-under-s63-north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kag-2024-ewcop-38-t3/2849 "2024-10-21T11:25:00Z")
— The Trusts sought s15 MCA 2005 declarations that: (1) it is in the best interests of KAG to undergo urgent placement of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube ('PEG'); (2) the proposed PEG procedure could lawfully be undertak… --- ## [Paper reference hearings for hospital-based patients. TPC, 'Reply to two Consultations on possible amendments to the HESC Rules regarding proposed changes to the way that the FTT decides cases referred pursuant to s68' (1/8/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-reply-to-two-consultations-on-possible-amendments-to-the-hesc-rules-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-pursuant-to-s68-1-8-24/2848)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2024 10:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-reply-to-two-consultations-on-possible-amendments-to-the-hesc-rules-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-pursuant-to-s68-1-8-24/2848 "2024-10-21T10:21:00Z")
— Tribunal rule 35 will be amended to allow mandatory references made under s68, s71(2) and s75(1) in relation to a patient who is not a community (CTO) patient to be decided without a hearing if: (a) he is legally repre… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=14) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=16)