# Updates

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## [T113 (CMR1). Form T113 (CMR1): Case management and pre-hearing (v05.23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t113-cmr1-form-t113-cmr1-case-management-and-pre-hearing-v05-23/1895)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 September 2023 13:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t113-cmr1-form-t113-cmr1-case-management-and-pre-hearing-v05-23/1895 "2023-09-27T13:25:08Z")

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— The main change from the November 2022 version is the addition of the words "Do the other parties in the case agree to your request?" and "The direction should be sent to:". Full details available at: https://www.men…

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## [Powers of Attorney Act. Amy Holmes, 'Powers of Attorney Bill receives Royal Assent' (Office of the Public Guardian, 25/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/powers-of-attorney-act-amy-holmes-powers-of-attorney-bill-receives-royal-assent-office-of-the-public-guardian-25-9-23/1889)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 September 2023 10:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/powers-of-attorney-act-amy-holmes-powers-of-attorney-bill-receives-royal-assent-office-of-the-public-guardian-25-9-23/1889 "2023-09-27T10:45:59Z")

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— This blog post describes the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 using corporate speak. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Amy\_Holmes,\_%27Powers\_of\_Attorney\_Bill\_receives\_Royal\_Assent%27\_(Office\_of\_…

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## [Legislation. Powers of Attorney Act 2023](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-powers-of-attorney-act-2023/1891)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 September 2023 11:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-powers-of-attorney-act-2023/1891 "2023-09-27T11:20:38Z")

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— "An Act to make provision about lasting powers of attorney; to make provision about proof of instruments creating powers of attorney; and for connected purposes." Section 2 (allowing chartered legal executives to certi…

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## [Event. Law Society: Civil legal aid contract 2024 (online, 4/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-law-society-civil-legal-aid-contract-2024-online-4-10-23/1890)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 September 2023 10:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-law-society-civil-legal-aid-contract-2024-online-4-10-23/1890 "2023-09-27T10:46:00Z")

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— "Any law firm or not-for-profit wishing to apply for a civil legal aid contract should attend this virtual event. The legal aid tender process is extremely lengthy and often complex, and there are many requirements wit…

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## [CQC report. Care Quality Commission, 'Mental Health Act community treatments orders (CTO) - focused visits report' (1/11/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cqc-report-care-quality-commission-mental-health-act-community-treatments-orders-cto-focused-visits-report-1-11-22/1880)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 09:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cqc-report-care-quality-commission-mental-health-act-community-treatments-orders-cto-focused-visits-report-1-11-22/1880 "2023-09-24T09:52:29Z")

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— "Introduced as part of the Mental Health Act (MHA) in 2007, community treatment orders (CTOs) enable people detained under the MHA to be discharged into the community providing they meet certain conditions. This may in…

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## [MAPPA guidance. HMPPS, 'MAPPA Guidance' (March 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mappa-guidance-hmpps-mappa-guidance-march-2023/1879)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 21:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mappa-guidance-hmpps-mappa-guidance-march-2023/1879 "2023-09-23T21:41:37Z")

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— "This Guidance on MAPPA has been issued by the Secretary of State for Justice under the CJA 2003 in order to help the relevant agencies in dealing with MAPPA offenders. These agencies are required to have regard to the…

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## [MAPPA guidance. HMPPS, 'MAPPA Guidance' (dated March 2023, updated 13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mappa-guidance-hmpps-mappa-guidance-dated-march-2023-updated-13-9-23/1878)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 21:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mappa-guidance-hmpps-mappa-guidance-dated-march-2023-updated-13-9-23/1878 "2023-09-23T21:41:37Z")

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— This guidance still states "Updated March 2023" on its front page, but the document was last updated on 13/9/23. There are minor changes to chapter 24: some paragraph numbering is corrected and a new paragraph is added…

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## [Children and DOL. Alice Roe, 'Children subject to deprivation of liberty orders' (Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, 15/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/children-and-dol-alice-roe-children-subject-to-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-nuffield-family-justice-observatory-15-9-23/1867)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 September 2023 22:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/children-and-dol-alice-roe-children-subject-to-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-nuffield-family-justice-observatory-15-9-23/1867 "2023-09-16T22:31:28Z")

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— "Children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders are among the most vulnerable children in England and Wales and living with severe restrictions on their day-to-day freedoms. Over the last 12 months we have bee…

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## [Open justice consultation response. Julian Hendy, 'Open Justice consultation - response from the Hundred Families charity' (22/8/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/open-justice-consultation-response-julian-hendy-open-justice-consultation-response-from-the-hundred-families-charity-22-8-23/1866)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 September 2023 22:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/open-justice-consultation-response-julian-hendy-open-justice-consultation-response-from-the-hundred-families-charity-22-8-23/1866 "2023-09-16T22:31:26Z")

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— "Our submission covers our understanding of open justice, some serious problems in the application of open justice where the offender is mentally disordered – particularly in diminished responsibility cases and at Firs…

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## [ALRs in COP. Law Society, 'Practice note: Accredited legal representatives in the Court of Protection' (4/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-4-9-23/1865)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [15 September 2023 22:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-4-9-23/1865 "2023-09-15T22:38:33Z")

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— This practice note covers: "communicating with and taking instructions from your client; representing the subject of the proceedings (P) and ensuring P’s effective participation; your duties of confidentiality and disc…

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## [Powers of Attorney Bill](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/powers-of-attorney-bill/1864)

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**Last updated:** [15 September 2023 21:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/powers-of-attorney-bill/1864 "2023-09-15T21:53:38Z")

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— The UK Parliament website states: "Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the bill - took place on 14 September and no amendments were made. What happens next? As both Houses have agreed on the text o…

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## [Costs guidance. Legal Aid Agency, 'Costs Assessment Guidance: for use with the 2018 Standard Civil Contracts' (v6, October 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/costs-guidance-legal-aid-agency-costs-assessment-guidance-for-use-with-the-2018-standard-civil-contracts-v6-october-2022/1863)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [15 September 2023 13:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/costs-guidance-legal-aid-agency-costs-assessment-guidance-for-use-with-the-2018-standard-civil-contracts-v6-october-2022/1863 "2023-09-15T13:04:13Z")

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— Changes from v4 (February 2021) to v5 (April 2021): "Further amendments to extend the temporary changes regarding claims for payments on account." Changes from v5 to v6: "Replacing references to QC/Queen’s Counsel to K…

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## [Procurement process. Legal Aid Agency, 'Civil 2024 Contract Procurement Process' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/procurement-process-legal-aid-agency-civil-2024-contract-procurement-process-13-9-23/1854)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/procurement-process-legal-aid-agency-civil-2024-contract-procurement-process-13-9-23/1854 "2023-09-14T21:00:14Z")

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— Questions may be asked by 2359 on 26/9/23 and answers will be published in the week beginning 2/10/23. Tenders must be submitted by 1700 on 17/10/23. This guidance web page provides links to the following documents: Se…

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## [Contract documentation. Legal Aid Agency, 'Standard civil contract 2024' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/contract-documentation-legal-aid-agency-standard-civil-contract-2024-13-9-23/1859)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/contract-documentation-legal-aid-agency-standard-civil-contract-2024-13-9-23/1859 "2023-09-14T21:30:36Z")

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— The 2024 civil contract consists of: Standard terms; Specification (General Provisions & Category Specific Rules); Schedule; Contract for Signature; Category Definitions 2024. This guidance page contains links to the f…

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## [New page for Standard Civil Contract 2024](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-page-for-standard-civil-contract-2024/1860)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-page-for-standard-civil-contract-2024/1860 "2023-09-14T21:40:41Z")

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— The Standard Civil Contract 2024 page on MHLO will contain details of the procurement process and links to the relevant LAA documents. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Standard\_Civil\_Contr…

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## [MH category-specific information. Legal Aid Agency, 'Mental Health Category-Specific Information' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-category-specific-information-legal-aid-agency-mental-health-category-specific-information-13-9-23/1858)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-category-specific-information-legal-aid-agency-mental-health-category-specific-information-13-9-23/1858 "2023-09-14T21:20:20Z")

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— This document contains the following headings: (1) Procurement Areas; (2) Lots; (3) Category-Specific Requirements; (4) Verification Requirements; (5) ITT questions and assessment. Full details available at: https://…

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## [Community care category-specific information. Legal Aid Agency, 'Community Care Category-Specific Information' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/community-care-category-specific-information-legal-aid-agency-community-care-category-specific-information-13-9-23/1857)

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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/community-care-category-specific-information-legal-aid-agency-community-care-category-specific-information-13-9-23/1857 "2023-09-14T21:20:19Z")

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— This document contains the following headings: (1) Procurement Areas; (2) Lots; (3) Category-Specific Requirements; (4) Verification Requirements; (5) ITT questions and assessment. Full details available at: https://…

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## [SQ ITT. Legal Aid Agency, 'Selection Questionnaire Invitation to Tender' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/sq-itt-legal-aid-agency-selection-questionnaire-invitation-to-tender-13-9-23/1856)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/sq-itt-legal-aid-agency-selection-questionnaire-invitation-to-tender-13-9-23/1856 "2023-09-14T21:10:08Z")

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— "Where an Applicant’s SQ Response is assessed as successful the LAA will proceed, as applicable, to assess the Award ITT Response(s) for each Category of Law, and where applicable, HLPAS ITT Response(s)." Full detail…

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## [Award ITT. Legal Aid Agency, 'Award Criteria Invitation to Tender' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/award-itt-legal-aid-agency-award-criteria-invitation-to-tender-13-9-23/1855)

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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 21:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/award-itt-legal-aid-agency-award-criteria-invitation-to-tender-13-9-23/1855 "2023-09-14T21:10:08Z")

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— "ITT Responses will be assessed in the following stages: Stage 1 - SQ ITT assessment; Stage 2 - Award ITT assessment; Stage 3 - Contract award (subject to verification); Stage 4 - Verification." Full details availabl…

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## [Legal Aid tender process announced. Legal Aid Agency, 'Civil news: tender opens for 2024 standard civil contract' (13/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-tender-process-announced-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-tender-opens-for-2024-standard-civil-contract-13-9-23/1853)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 20:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-tender-process-announced-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-tender-opens-for-2024-standard-civil-contract-13-9-23/1853 "2023-09-14T20:45:43Z")

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— The procurement process for supplying Legal Aid services under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract runs from 13/9/23 to 17/10/23. The contract will begin on 1/9/24 and will cover all categories of civil and family legal a…

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## [Case (Declaration of death). St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Casey \[2023\] EWHC 2244 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-declaration-of-death-st-georges-university-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-v-casey-2023-ewhc-2244-fam/1852)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2023 08:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-declaration-of-death-st-georges-university-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-v-casey-2023-ewhc-2244-fam/1852 "2023-09-14T08:50:37Z")

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— Following an out-of-hours COP decision which permitted brain stem testing, the Trust issued proceedings in the Family Division (opposed by family members) for a declaration under the inherent jurisdiction that the pati…

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## [T144. Form T144: Victim's representations to the Tribunal (September 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victims-representations-to-the-tribunal-september-2023/1850)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 21:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victims-representations-to-the-tribunal-september-2023/1850 "2023-09-11T21:44:53Z")

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— This form allows the victim to provide representations on: (1) the tribunal's decision (whether the patient should, in the event of their discharge from detention, be subject to any conditions; if so, what particular c…

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## [Tribunal victims guidance. Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 'Practice Guidance: Procedure for handling representations from victims in the Mental Health jurisdiction (HESC)' (23/8/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victims-guidance-courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-practice-guidance-procedure-for-handling-representations-from-victims-in-the-mental-health-jurisdiction-hesc-23-8-23/1849)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2023 21:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victims-guidance-courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-practice-guidance-procedure-for-handling-representations-from-victims-in-the-mental-health-jurisdiction-hesc-23-8-23/1849 "2023-09-11T21:24:48Z")

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— This detailed guidance has the following headings: (1) Background; (2) Open justice (3) Victims; (4) The role of victim liaison officers; (5) Preliminary matters; (6) Victims who wish to know the date of the next heari…

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## [Case (Belief and capacity). A NHS Trust v ST \[2023\] EWCOP 40](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-belief-and-capacity-a-nhs-trust-v-st-2023-ewcop-40/1848)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [10 September 2023 21:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-belief-and-capacity-a-nhs-trust-v-st-2023-ewcop-40/1848 "2023-09-10T21:29:52Z")

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— "The issues for determination at this hearing are ST’s capacity (i) to litigate and (ii) to make her own decisions in relation to future medical treatment. The Trust’s intention is to move to a treatment plan of pallia…

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## [Event. MHLA: 24th Annual Conference (London, 17/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-24th-annual-conference-london-17-11-23/1847)

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**Last updated:** [9 September 2023 07:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-24th-annual-conference-london-17-11-23/1847 "2023-09-09T07:39:19Z")

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— Speakers: Najmus Madarbux & Jake Kraft (LAA); Dr Frank Farnham (Fixated Threat Assessment Centre); Celia Kitzinger (Open Justice Court of Protection Project); Lubna Shuja (Law Society); Sarah Johnston (A Tribunal Persp…

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## [Event. 39 Essex Chambers: Everything you wanted to know about s117 MHA 1983 but were afraid to ask (online, 5/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-39-essex-chambers-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-s117-mha-1983-but-were-afraid-to-ask-online-5-9-23/1808)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [24 August 2023 20:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-39-essex-chambers-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-s117-mha-1983-but-were-afraid-to-ask-online-5-9-23/1808 "2023-08-24T20:52:55Z")

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— This seminar will set out roadmaps for public authorities through s117, and answer questions about the legislation and its interpretation by the courts. Chairman: Alex Ruck Keene. Speakers: public law and COP team memb…

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## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 134, September 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-134-september-2023/1842)

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**Last updated:** [7 September 2023 09:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-134-september-2023/1842 "2023-09-07T09:34:32Z")

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— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the MHA/MCA interface revisited; belief, diagnosis and capacity, and questioning an independent spirit; (2) In the Property …

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## [August 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2023-update/1833)

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**Last updated:** [4 September 2023 23:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2023-update/1833 "2023-09-04T23:54:21Z")

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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 …

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## [Certificated work guidance. Legal Aid Agency, 'Civil Finance Electronic Handbook' (v3.4, dated 1/8/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/certificated-work-guidance-legal-aid-agency-civil-finance-electronic-handbook-v3-4-dated-1-8-23/1832)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [4 September 2023 21:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/certificated-work-guidance-legal-aid-agency-civil-finance-electronic-handbook-v3-4-dated-1-8-23/1832 "2023-09-04T21:48:59Z")

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— The changes since the previous version, as listed in Appendix 11, are: 1.6 Confirmation added that bills on revoked certificates must be submitted within six years; 3.5 Updated guidance on panel membership enhancement;…

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## [Mental health Legal Aid form. Legal Aid Agency, 'Form CW 1&2 MH' (v19, August 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-v19-august-2023/1827)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [2 September 2023 23:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-v19-august-2023/1827 "2023-09-02T23:16:22Z")

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— Version 19 (dated 14/8/23, published 1/9/23) is the same as amended version 18 (published 14/8/23) except for the footer which now states "Version 19". The only differences between version 19 and original version 18 (p…

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