# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=18 [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:** 19 --- ## [June 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2024-update/2698)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2024 11:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2024-update/2698 "2024-07-01T11:00:00Z")
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 … --- ## [May 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2024-update/2508)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2024 14:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2024-update/2508 "2024-06-15T14:23:10Z")
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 … --- ## [April 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/april-2024-update/2439)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2024 12:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/april-2024-update/2439 "2024-05-13T12:52:26Z")
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 … --- ## [March 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/march-2024-update/2360)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2024 12:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/march-2024-update/2360 "2024-04-19T12:17:18Z")
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 … --- ## [February 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/february-2024-update/2314)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2024 20:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/february-2024-update/2314 "2024-03-22T20:42:58Z")
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 … --- ## [January 2024 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/january-2024-update/2313)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2024 20:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/january-2024-update/2313 "2024-03-22T20:41:37Z")
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 … --- ## [Annual Review 2023](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-review-2023/2269)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2024 13:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-review-2023/2269 "2024-03-06T13:55:49Z")
— The Annual Review 2023 contains all news items, arranged thematically, which were added to the website during 2023. At some point I hope to arrange it thematically and publish it as a paperback and Kindle booklet, but … --- ## [Case (Article 2 and prison investigation). R (MN) v SSJ \[2024\] EWHC 333 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-article-2-and-prison-investigation-r-mn-v-ssj-2024-ewhc-333-admin/2262)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 20:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-article-2-and-prison-investigation-r-mn-v-ssj-2024-ewhc-333-admin/2262 "2024-02-21T20:36:05Z")
— "This claim concerns the requirements of Article 2 when there is an independent investigation into a near suicide by a prisoner which causes life changing injuries to that person. The Claimant seeks to challenge the De… --- ## [Event. Hill Dickinson: MCA and DOLS - the latest updates (online, 12/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mca-and-dols-the-latest-updates-online-12-3-24/2261)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 20:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mca-and-dols-the-latest-updates-online-12-3-24/2261 "2024-02-21T20:21:32Z")
— "We will be shining a spotlight on the area of capacity in relation to sexual relations, discussing withdrawal of treatment cases involving children, and we will finish with a more practical session and round up of som… --- ## [Event. Hill Dickinson: Mental Health Providers Forum (online, 6/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mental-health-providers-forum-online-6-3-24/2260)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 20:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mental-health-providers-forum-online-6-3-24/2260 "2024-02-21T20:21:31Z")
— "In this forum, we will be discussing recent case law which is significant for all involved in mental health to be aware of, the Chief Coroner’s Annual Report with learning and practice points arising from this, import… --- ## [Minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (General): Minutes and action points' (18/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-general-minutes-and-action-points-18-10-23/2259)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 20:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-general-minutes-and-action-points-18-10-23/2259 "2024-02-21T20:11:40Z")
— Minutes and action points from meeting. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(General):\_Minutes\_and\_action\_points%27\_(18/10/23)?id=210224-2005 --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: General meeting (online, 23/4/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-23-4-24/2258)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 19:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-23-4-24/2258 "2024-02-21T19:56:58Z")
— This meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please contact email Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk for details. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Court\_of\_Protection\_User\_Grou… --- ## [Minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (P and A): Minutes and action points' (12/7/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-12-7-23/2257)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 19:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-12-7-23/2257 "2024-02-21T19:56:57Z")
— Minutes and action points from meeting. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(P\_and\_A):\_Minutes\_and\_action\_points%27\_(12/7/23)?id=210224-1954 --- ## [Minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (P and A): Minutes and action points' (17/1/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-17-1-24/2256)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2024 19:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-17-1-24/2256 "2024-02-21T19:42:28Z")
— Minutes and action points following meeting. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(P\_and\_A):\_Minutes\_and\_action\_points%27\_(17/1/24)?id=210224-1935 --- ## [MHA book. Richard Jones, Mental Health Act Manual (26th edn, Sweet and Maxwell 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-book-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-26th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2023/2246)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 08:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-book-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-26th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2023/2246 "2024-02-12T08:54:28Z")
— Published in September 2023. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Richard\_Jones,\_Mental\_Health\_Act\_Manual\_(26th\_edn,\_Sweet\_and\_Maxwell\_2023)?id=120224-0850 --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (online, 4-5 March 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-online-4-5-march-2024/2238)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2024 21:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-online-4-5-march-2024/2238 "2024-02-07T21:35:22Z")
— 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'). Cost: £300 (mem… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals (online, 1/5/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-1-5-24/2231)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-1-5-24/2231 "2024-02-06T22:11:20Z")
— The Court of Protection has a very wide ambit potential touching the lives of many vulnerable people. DoLS and procedures are authorised or challenged and where arguments about capacity or adult protection and best int… --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming a Mental Health Act Administrator - the Basics (online, 25/4/25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-25-4-25/2230)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-25-4-25/2230 "2024-02-06T22:11:19Z")
— The course is designed to equip new or less experienced MHAAs with the tools to do their job effectively. It will assume little or no knowledge of the MHA. Speaker: Peter Edwards. Cost: £125 plus VAT. See PELT website … --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 18/4/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-18-4-24/2229)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-18-4-24/2229 "2024-02-06T22:11:19Z")
— The basic course is for all those who need an understanding of the MHA and Code and how it works in practice. It is aimed at all those whose work involves working with those detained, or who may be detained, under the… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and DOL (online, 11/4/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-dol-online-11-4-24/2228)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-dol-online-11-4-24/2228 "2024-02-06T22:11:18Z")
— Intensive introduction to all those who need a basic understanding of the MCA and DOLS. Identifying the ‘decision maker’ as the person responsible for the outcome of that particular decision is the key to lawful decisi… --- ## [Event. PELT: Masterclass for MHA Administrators (online, 23/5/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-23-5-24/2227)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-23-5-24/2227 "2024-02-06T22:01:21Z")
— This course assumes basic knowledge and experience and will examine the many demands of job and provide some effective and legal coping mechanisms. The course will enable a group of experienced MHAAs to get together an… --- ## [Event. PELT: Court of Protection and MCA Masterclass (online, 16/5/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-16-5-24/2226)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-16-5-24/2226 "2024-02-06T22:01:20Z")
— Reviews recent developments in Court of Protection cases. It will include the latest CoP cases on deprivation of liberty, capacity, health and welfare, legal aid and treatment and what practitioners can learn from thes… --- ## [Event. PELT: MHA Masterclass (online, 9/5/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-9-5-24/2225)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 22:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-9-5-24/2225 "2024-02-06T22:01:19Z")
— This course will allow practitioners to reflect and update their practice by ensuring they have an up to date understanding of the law. The contents of the course will be up to date and reflect any changes or significa… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 137, February 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-137-february-2024/2213)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2024 22:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-137-february-2024/2213 "2024-02-02T22:27:55Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: medical treatment dilemmas of different hues, how risky can the court be, and capacity in context; (2) In the Property and A… --- ## [Aftercare and ICBs. NHS England, 'The effect of the Worcestershire decision on section 117 aftercare duty' (undated, late 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-and-icbs-nhs-england-the-effect-of-the-worcestershire-decision-on-section-117-aftercare-duty-undated-late-2023/2202)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2024 19:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-and-icbs-nhs-england-the-effect-of-the-worcestershire-decision-on-section-117-aftercare-duty-undated-late-2023/2202 "2024-01-30T19:14:49Z")
— This guidance is part of NHS England's "Who Pays?" page (which mainly relates to the guidance document) and begins: "The position under the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Responsibilities Regulations, under which the orig… --- ## [Mental health discharge guidance. DHSC, 'Statutory guidance: Discharge from mental health inpatient settings' (26/1/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-discharge-guidance-dhsc-statutory-guidance-discharge-from-mental-health-inpatient-settings-26-1-24/2201)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2024 11:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-discharge-guidance-dhsc-statutory-guidance-discharge-from-mental-health-inpatient-settings-26-1-24/2201 "2024-01-30T11:51:18Z")
— "This document sets out how health and care systems should work together to support discharge from all mental health and learning disability and autism inpatient settings for children, young people and adults. It sets … --- ## [Event. Civil Justice Council: Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity Seminar (London and online, 1/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-civil-justice-council-procedure-for-determining-mental-capacity-seminar-london-and-online-1-3-24/2197)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 21:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-civil-justice-council-procedure-for-determining-mental-capacity-seminar-london-and-online-1-3-24/2197 "2024-01-29T21:02:33Z")
— Seminar in relation to Civil Justice Council, 'Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity in Civil Proceedings Working Group: Consultation Paper' (consultation from 15/12/23 to 17/3/24). Free. Registration via Microsoft… --- ## [Capacity in civil proceedings. Civil Justice Council, 'Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity in Civil Proceedings Working Group: Consultation Paper' (consultation from 15/12/23 to 17/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/capacity-in-civil-proceedings-civil-justice-council-procedure-for-determining-mental-capacity-in-civil-proceedings-working-group-consultation-paper-consultation-from-15-12-23-to-17-3-24/2196)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 20:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/capacity-in-civil-proceedings-civil-justice-council-procedure-for-determining-mental-capacity-in-civil-proceedings-working-group-consultation-paper-consultation-from-15-12-23-to-17-3-24/2196 "2024-01-29T20:52:10Z")
— "The Working Group will consider how the Civil Courts approach mental capacity. It will have regard to the procedure and common practice in use for determining whether a party lacks capacity to conduct proceedings (i.e… --- ## [Paper reference hearings for hospital-based patients. TPC, 'Reply to Consultation and Further Consultation on possible amendments to the TPR regarding proposed changes to the way that the FTT decides cases referred to the Tribunal pursuant to s.68 MHA' (consultation from 19/12/23 to 13/2/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-reply-to-consultation-and-further-consultation-on-possible-amendments-to-the-tpr-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-to-the-tribunal-pursuant-to-s-68-mha-consul/2195)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 20:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-reply-to-consultation-and-further-consultation-on-possible-amendments-to-the-tpr-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-to-the-tribunal-pursuant-to-s-68-mha-consul/2195 "2024-01-29T20:37:43Z")
— The Tribunal Procedure Committee seem aware that paper hearings are inferior to oral hearings and that their proposal would undermine the important statutory protection provided by automatic tribunal references, so now… --- ## [Recording hearings. Sarah Johnston, 'Recording in hearings' (Letter, 15/12/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/recording-hearings-sarah-johnston-recording-in-hearings-letter-15-12-23/2194)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 20:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/recording-hearings-sarah-johnston-recording-in-hearings-letter-15-12-23/2194 "2024-01-29T20:07:35Z")
— This letter describes how Practice Guidance: Recording of hearings in the HESC and transcription of recordings (Presidential guidance note no 3 of 2003, 14/12/23) will work in the mental health jurisdiction. Remote hea… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=19)