# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=19 [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:** 20 --- ## [Recording and transcripts. Practice Guidance: Recording of hearings in the HESC and transcription of recordings (Presidential guidance note no 3 of 2003, 14/12/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/recording-and-transcripts-practice-guidance-recording-of-hearings-in-the-hesc-and-transcription-of-recordings-presidential-guidance-note-no-3-of-2003-14-12-23/2193)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 19:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/recording-and-transcripts-practice-guidance-recording-of-hearings-in-the-hesc-and-transcription-of-recordings-presidential-guidance-note-no-3-of-2003-14-12-23/2193 "2024-01-29T19:57:41Z")
— Guidance on recording hearings and transcripts. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Practice\_Guidance:\_Recording\_of\_hearings\_in\_the\_HESC\_and\_transcription\_of\_recordings\_(Presidential\_guidance… --- ## [December 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/december-2023-update/2141)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2024 18:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/december-2023-update/2141 "2024-01-15T18:36:12Z")
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 … --- ## [LPS criticism. Anselm Eldergill, 'LPS weaknesses' (LinkedIn, 13/12/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lps-criticism-anselm-eldergill-lps-weaknesses-linkedin-13-12-23/2096)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 December 2023 22:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lps-criticism-anselm-eldergill-lps-weaknesses-linkedin-13-12-23/2096 "2023-12-21T22:17:26Z")
— The proposed LPS scheme is described as having the following fundamental weaknesses (paraphrased): (1) it "bakes in" the illegality of DOLS and "seems designed to permit citizens to be deprived of their liberty for mon… --- ## [Case (Renewal and remote assessments). Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust v SSHSC \[2023\] EWHC 3182 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-renewal-and-remote-assessments-derbyshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-v-sshsc-2023-ewhc-3182-admin/2087)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2023 20:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-renewal-and-remote-assessments-derbyshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-v-sshsc-2023-ewhc-3182-admin/2087 "2023-12-14T20:02:53Z")
— Remote assessment insufficient for renewal of s3, guardianship or CTO (no decision in relation to initial discharge onto CTO). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Derbyshire\_Healthcare\_NHS\_Fo… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 137, December 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-137-december-2023/2082)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2023 17:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-137-december-2023/2082 "2023-12-07T17:08:29Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the least worst option as regards compulsory feeding, putting values properly into the mix and the need for a decision actua… --- ## [November 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/november-2023-update/2073)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2023 12:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/november-2023-update/2073 "2023-12-06T12:02:57Z")
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 … --- ## [October 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/october-2023-update/2072)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2023 12:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/october-2023-update/2072 "2023-12-06T12:01:57Z")
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 (Reinstatement). MB v South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust \[2023\] UKUT 261 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-reinstatement-mb-v-south-london-and-maudsley-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ukut-261-aac/2015)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2023 12:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-reinstatement-mb-v-south-london-and-maudsley-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ukut-261-aac/2015 "2023-11-21T12:12:54Z")
— The patient withdrew his tribunal application in order to give himself an opportunity to be tested further and to allow for plans for discharge to be developed further. The First-tier Tribunal subsequently refused to r… --- ## [Case (Adjournment for aftercare evidence). SS v Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust \[2023\] UKUT 258 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adjournment-for-aftercare-evidence-ss-v-cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ukut-258-aac/2013)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2023 23:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adjournment-for-aftercare-evidence-ss-v-cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ukut-258-aac/2013 "2023-11-15T23:51:44Z")
— At a s3 tribunal the evidence was that the patient had been well enough for discharge for some time, if a suitable robust package of care and support could be provided, but that for bureaucratic and other reasons it ha… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 136, November 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-136-november-2023/2001)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2023 22:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-136-november-2023/2001 "2023-11-12T22:39:38Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: reasonably adjusting to disability in the context of dialysis and identifying will and preferences across a spectrum of diff… --- ## [CQC prosecution. Andy Dolan, 'Priory hospital chain is charged by the healthcare watchdog over death of an NHS patient, 23, who absconded while in its care after being left unattended in courtyard' (Mail Online, 6/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cqc-prosecution-andy-dolan-priory-hospital-chain-is-charged-by-the-healthcare-watchdog-over-death-of-an-nhs-patient-23-who-absconded-while-in-its-care-after-being-left-unattended-in-courtyard-mail-online-6-11-23/1999)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 November 2023 11:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cqc-prosecution-andy-dolan-priory-hospital-chain-is-charged-by-the-healthcare-watchdog-over-death-of-an-nhs-patient-23-who-absconded-while-in-its-care-after-being-left-unattended-in-courtyard-mail-online-6-11-23/1999 "2023-11-07T11:13:06Z")
— The CQC is prosecuting Priory Healthcare Limited under regulation 22(2)(a) and (b) Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 for failing to comply with regulation 12 (safe care and treatme… --- ## [Ordinary residence and s117. DHSC, 'Statutory guidance: DHSC's position on the determination of ordinary residence disputes pending the outcome of the Worcestershire case' (updated 5/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ordinary-residence-and-s117-dhsc-statutory-guidance-dhscs-position-on-the-determination-of-ordinary-residence-disputes-pending-the-outcome-of-the-worcestershire-case-updated-5-10-23/1972)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2023 21:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ordinary-residence-and-s117-dhsc-statutory-guidance-dhscs-position-on-the-determination-of-ordinary-residence-disputes-pending-the-outcome-of-the-worcestershire-case-updated-5-10-23/1972 "2023-10-27T21:29:31Z")
— Ordinary residence disputes which had been stayed pending R (Worcestershire County Council) v SSHSC \[2023\] UKSC 31 will now be progressed, with the DHSC working through previously stayed cases in the order in which the… --- ## [Case (Discharge to MCA detention). ML v Priory Healthcare Limited \[2023\] UKUT 237 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-to-mca-detention-ml-v-priory-healthcare-limited-2023-ukut-237-aac/1971)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2023 20:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-to-mca-detention-ml-v-priory-healthcare-limited-2023-ukut-237-aac/1971 "2023-10-27T20:54:06Z")
— A s47/49 post-tariff lifer sought a notification that if he were a s37/41 patient he would be entitled to conditional discharge (with 24-hour support and medication being governed by the MCA) and a recommendation that … --- ## [CTOs. Tigrinya translation of Care Quality Commission, 'How we support the rights and interests of people on community treatment orders (CTOs)' (August 2012)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ctos-tigrinya-translation-of-care-quality-commission-how-we-support-the-rights-and-interests-of-people-on-community-treatment-orders-ctos-august-2012/1968)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2023 12:33 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ctos-tigrinya-translation-of-care-quality-commission-how-we-support-the-rights-and-interests-of-people-on-community-treatment-orders-ctos-august-2012/1968 "2023-10-26T12:33:43Z")
— Translation of Care Quality Commission, 'How we support the rights and interests of people on community treatment orders (CTOs)' (August 2012). Translated in 2023 by Translation Empire Group for Livewell SouthWest. F… --- ## [Event. Northumbria University: Sexual Autonomy Symposium - Newcastle, 10/11/23](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-northumbria-university-sexual-autonomy-symposium-newcastle-10-11-23/1956)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2023 14:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-northumbria-university-sexual-autonomy-symposium-newcastle-10-11-23/1956 "2023-10-18T14:11:21Z")
— This symposium and roundtable discussion will be of interest to practitioners, policymakers, academics, advocates, and people with experience of negotiating sexuality and intimacy in care settings. It will take place a… --- ## [Event. Hill Dickinson: Obstetrics cases in the Court of Protection (online, 2/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-obstetrics-cases-in-the-court-of-protection-online-2-11-23/1953)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2023 20:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-obstetrics-cases-in-the-court-of-protection-online-2-11-23/1953 "2023-10-17T20:57:39Z")
— This webinar will set out the key principles, provide a case law update, and discuss how best Trusts, clinicians, local authorities and their advisors should approach these difficult cases. Speakers: Tor Butler-Cole, S… --- ## [COPUG minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (General): Minutes and action points' (19/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/copug-minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-general-minutes-and-action-points-19-4-23/1952)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2023 13:32 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/copug-minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-general-minutes-and-action-points-19-4-23/1952 "2023-10-17T13:32:26Z")
— These are the minutes and action points arising from the meeting on 19/4/23, which were circulated on 11/10/23. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(General):\_Minut… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: General meeting (online, 18/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-18-10-23/1948)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2023 22:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-18-10-23/1948 "2023-10-15T22:04:18Z")
— This meeting will be held at 2pm via Teams. Point of contact: Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Court\_of\_Protection\_User\_Gr… --- ## [CPD scheme](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cpd-scheme/1947)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2023 21:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cpd-scheme/1947 "2023-10-15T21:23:39Z")
— 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 scheme is primarily aimed at lawyers, but is also suitable for barristers,… --- ## [Event. Edge Training: 2023 AMHP Conference - London, 1/12/23](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-edge-training-2023-amhp-conference-london-1-12-23/1938)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2023 11:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-edge-training-2023-amhp-conference-london-1-12-23/1938 "2023-10-12T11:50:45Z")
— "We are very pleased to announce the return of our very popular AMHP conference. This one-day conference will explore issues relevant to mental health practice. It can contribute towards the statutory requirement of 18… --- ## [Case (DOL of 17-year-old under Art 5(1)(d)). Re EBY \[2023\] EWHC 2494 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dol-of-17-year-old-under-art-5-1-d-re-eby-2023-ewhc-2494-fam/1932)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2023 13:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dol-of-17-year-old-under-art-5-1-d-re-eby-2023-ewhc-2494-fam/1932 "2023-10-11T13:42:24Z")
— The local authority sought an order under the High Court's inherent jurisdiction authorising the deprivation of liberty of a 17-year-old girl in accommodation provided under s20 Children Act 1989 with parental consent,… --- ## [2014 Contract FAQs. Legal Aid Agency, 'Procurement process for 2024 Standard Civil Contract from September 2024 - Frequently Asked Questions' (5/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/2014-contract-faqs-legal-aid-agency-procurement-process-for-2024-standard-civil-contract-from-september-2024-frequently-asked-questions-5-10-23/1920)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2023 20:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/2014-contract-faqs-legal-aid-agency-procurement-process-for-2024-standard-civil-contract-from-september-2024-frequently-asked-questions-5-10-23/1920 "2023-10-06T20:37:39Z")
— "Questions that we consider to be of wider interest have been collated and answered centrally in writing to ensure that all potential Applicants have equal access to information. These questions and answers have been p… --- ## [Case law update. Jonathan Wilson, 'Mental health case law: update' (Legal Action, May 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-law-update-jonathan-wilson-mental-health-case-law-update-legal-action-may-2023/1918)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2023 20:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-law-update-jonathan-wilson-mental-health-case-law-update-legal-action-may-2023/1918 "2023-10-05T20:45:02Z")
— This article considers mental health case law from the past year relating to open justice and provision of reasons to victims, change of status during tribunal proceedings, hearings in the absence of the patient, adjou… --- ## [September 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/september-2023-update/1917)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2023 20:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/september-2023-update/1917 "2023-10-05T20:41:42Z")
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 law update. Jonathan Wilson, 'Mental health case law: update' (Legal Action, May 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-law-update-jonathan-wilson-mental-health-case-law-update-legal-action-may-2022/1916)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2023 20:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-law-update-jonathan-wilson-mental-health-case-law-update-legal-action-may-2022/1916 "2023-10-05T20:24:44Z")
— This article considers mental health case law from the past year relating to remote MHA assessments, after-care responsibility, discharge from long-term leave, deprivation of liberty during conditional discharge, remov… --- ## [JR guide. Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 'The Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2023' (October 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/jr-guide-courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-the-administrative-court-judicial-review-guide-2023-october-2023/1915)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2023 18:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/jr-guide-courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-the-administrative-court-judicial-review-guide-2023-october-2023/1915 "2023-10-05T18:18:54Z")
— "This is the eighth edition of the Judicial Review Guide, which has become a valuable resource for all who are involved in proceedings before the Administrative Court. It covers all the stages of a claim for judicial r… --- ## [Mental capacity case reports. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Case Reports' (issue 3, October 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-3-october-2023/1909)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 13:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-3-october-2023/1909 "2023-10-04T13:47:16Z")
— The cases in this issue are: (1) Esper v NHS NW London ICB (Appeal: Anonymity in Committal Proceedings) \[2023\] 9ECMCR 6; (2) Re RK (Capacity; Contact; Inherent Jurisdiction) \[2023\] 39ECMCR 7; (3) Barnet Enfield And Har… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 135, October 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-135-october-2023/1908)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2023 13:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-135-october-2023/1908 "2023-10-04T13:37:14Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: Brain stem death before the courts and conveyancing; (2) In the Property and Affairs Report: the Powers of Attorney Act 2023… --- ## [Event. Browne Jacobson: MCA and DoLS (online, 8/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-browne-jacobson-mca-and-dols-online-8-11-23/1902)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 10:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-browne-jacobson-mca-and-dols-online-8-11-23/1902 "2023-10-03T10:36:08Z")
— This webinar will look at some of the most recent leading cases in relation to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and the landscape now that Liberty Protection Safeguards implementation has been delayed… --- ## [ECHR. Jonathan Sumption, 'Judgment call: the case for leaving the ECHR' (Spectator, 30/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/echr-jonathan-sumption-judgment-call-the-case-for-leaving-the-echr-spectator-30-9-23/1901)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2023 21:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/echr-jonathan-sumption-judgment-call-the-case-for-leaving-the-echr-spectator-30-9-23/1901 "2023-10-01T21:18:08Z")
— Lord Sumption takes issue not with the text of the European Convention of Human Rights, which was agreed upon by the member states, but with the European Court of Human Rights - in particular, its "living instrument" d… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=20)