# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=23 [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:** 24 --- ## [Case (Residence). Re AH (Best Interests) \[2023\] EWCOP 1](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-re-ah-best-interests-2023-ewcop-1/1625)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 20:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-re-ah-best-interests-2023-ewcop-1/1625 "2023-06-06T20:38:28Z")
— "Due to the risk to AH's life because of her inconsistent engagement with services, I was asked initially to approve a care plan for AH that involved a period of assessment in Placement 1. That meant she would spend a … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 131, May 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-131-may-2023/1622)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 10:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-131-may-2023/1622 "2023-06-06T10:45:55Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: LPS on the shelf; fluctuating capacity and the interface under the judicial spotlight; (2) In the Property and Affairs Repor… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 132, June 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-132-june-2023/1621)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2023 10:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-132-june-2023/1621 "2023-06-06T10:45:55Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the JCHR has questions for the Government about the delay to the LPS; anorexia and capacity, and Caesarean sections and P-ce… --- ## [Job advert. Campbell Law Solicitors, Milton Keynes - Mental health and capacity caseworker (deadline 9/7/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-mental-health-and-capacity-caseworker-deadline-9-7-23/1617)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2023 12:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-mental-health-and-capacity-caseworker-deadline-9-7-23/1617 "2023-06-02T12:41:01Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Campbell\_Law\_Solicitors,\_Milton\_Keynes\_-\_Mental\_health\_and\_capacity\_caseworker\_(deadline\_9/7/23)?id=010623-2150 --- ## [May 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2023-update/1615)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2023 22:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2023-update/1615 "2023-06-01T22:36:02Z")
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 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/april-2023-update/1614)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2023 22:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/april-2023-update/1614 "2023-06-01T22:35:18Z")
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 … --- ## [Guidance for patients. Tribunal guidance T122: Information for non-restricted patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (27/9/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/guidance-for-patients-tribunal-guidance-t122-information-for-non-restricted-patients-detained-under-the-mental-health-act-1983-27-9-22/1602)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2023 13:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/guidance-for-patients-tribunal-guidance-t122-information-for-non-restricted-patients-detained-under-the-mental-health-act-1983-27-9-22/1602 "2023-05-15T13:03:13Z")
— The tribunal secretariat emails this to representatives (requesting that it be sent to the patient) and presumably sends it directly to unrepresented patients. Headings: The tribunal; Members of the tribunal; What the … --- ## [Event. Bond Solon: LPS - What next? (online, any time)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-bond-solon-lps-what-next-online-any-time/1601)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2023 20:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-bond-solon-lps-what-next-online-any-time/1601 "2023-05-11T20:03:24Z")
— This 40 minute free webinar discusses: Where the announcement leaves everyone? What to do now. Who is accountable for the backlog? How the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act should be applied to DoLS. The importance… --- ## [Mental capacity book. Alex Ruck Keene (ed), Assessment of Mental Capacity (5th edn, Law Society 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-book-alex-ruck-keene-ed-assessment-of-mental-capacity-5th-edn-law-society-2022/1582)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2023 09:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-book-alex-ruck-keene-ed-assessment-of-mental-capacity-5th-edn-law-society-2022/1582 "2023-04-11T09:02:23Z")
— I don't have this edition but earlier editions were good. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Alex\_Ruck\_Keene\_(ed),\_Assessment\_of\_Mental\_Capacity\_(5th\_edn,\_Law\_Society\_2022)?id=110423-0849 --- ## [March 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/march-2023-update/1581)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2023 20:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/march-2023-update/1581 "2023-04-09T20:51:13Z")
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 … --- ## [Abolition of MHA and MCA](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/abolition-of-mha-and-mca/1576)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2023 00:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/abolition-of-mha-and-mca/1576 "2023-04-01T00:23:03Z")
— Following the recommendations in Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 'Concluding observations on the initial report of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' (3/10/17) that the UK s… --- ## [Job advert. Blue Trinity Solicitors, London - Mental Health Supervisor (deadline 5/5/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-blue-trinity-solicitors-london-mental-health-supervisor-deadline-5-5-23/1575)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2023 09:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-blue-trinity-solicitors-london-mental-health-supervisor-deadline-5-5-23/1575 "2023-03-31T09:29:40Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Blue\_Trinity\_Solicitors,\_London\_-\_Mental\_Health\_Supervisor\_(deadline\_5/5/23)?id=310323-0923 --- ## [Case (Appeal against restriction order). R v Inneh \[2021\] EWCA Crim 2004](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-restriction-order-r-v-inneh-2021-ewca-crim-2004/1570)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-restriction-order-r-v-inneh-2021-ewca-crim-2004/1570 "2023-03-26T20:56:54Z")
— The patient appealed against the restriction order aspect of the s37/41 hospital order, arguing that the judge had focussed too much on the background of the her behaviour up to and including the present offence and no… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Hospital Manager's Hearings (London, 12/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-hospital-managers-hearings-london-12-10-23/1567)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-hospital-managers-hearings-london-12-10-23/1567 "2023-03-25T20:40:14Z")
— Aimed at new caseworkers doing Hospital Managers’ hearings, this is a brand new, pre-panel course. Cost: £150 (members), £195 (non-members). See MHLA website for further details and booking information. Full details … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Advocacy, Risk and Cross-Examination Masterclass (Leicester, 17/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-advocacy-risk-and-cross-examination-masterclass-leicester-17-10-23/1566)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-advocacy-risk-and-cross-examination-masterclass-leicester-17-10-23/1566 "2023-03-25T20:40:14Z")
— This one-day course is designed to enhance advocacy and case preparation skills. The focus is on preparing for advocacy, with advice on ‎cross-examination of the medical witnesses and taking evidence-in-chief from the … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Foundation course (Manchester, 17/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-manchester-17-4-23/1565)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-manchester-17-4-23/1565 "2023-03-25T20:25:40Z")
— This course is aimed at new practitioners and those intending to attend the Panel course in the near future. Attendance at the Foundation course is strongly recommended in order to achieve a sound understanding of the … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (online, 20-21 April 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-online-20-21-april-2023/1564)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-online-20-21-april-2023/1564 "2023-03-25T20:25:40Z")
— 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. MHLA: Legal Aid supervision (London, 14/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-legal-aid-supervision-london-14-6-23/1563)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-legal-aid-supervision-london-14-6-23/1563 "2023-03-25T20:25:39Z")
— Our expert trainers will provide guidance and advice on how to supervise effectively and in line with your contractual obligations. Whether you are an experienced supervisor looking to refresh and enhance your skills t… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Conducting face-to-face tribunal hearings (London, 11/7/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-tribunal-hearings-london-11-7-23/1562)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-tribunal-hearings-london-11-7-23/1562 "2023-03-25T20:25:39Z")
— Conducting Face-to-Face Hearings and Basic Case Law for Tribunals. The course aims to refresh your skill set and is ideal for practitioners seeking an update on conducting face-to-face hearings, along with a review of … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Foundation course (London, 4/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-london-4-9-23/1561)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-london-4-9-23/1561 "2023-03-25T20:25:39Z")
— This course is aimed at new practitioners and those intending to attend the Panel course in the near future. Attendance at the Foundation course is strongly recommended in order to achieve a sound understanding of the … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Refresher and Re-accreditation course (online, 18/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-18-9-23/1560)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2023 20:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-18-9-23/1560 "2023-03-25T20:25:38Z")
— This course will be suitable for those seeking re-accreditation, by: reviewing the legal and procedural developments of the last three years; providing a forum for discussing these along with the re-accreditation proce… --- ## [Case (Covert medication - closed proceedings). A Local Authority v A \[2020\] EWCOP 76](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-covert-medication-closed-proceedings-a-local-authority-v-a-2020-ewcop-76/1556)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2023 21:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-covert-medication-closed-proceedings-a-local-authority-v-a-2020-ewcop-76/1556 "2023-03-24T21:19:00Z")
— This application was to consider the administration to A of covert medication in relation to primary ovarian failure. (1) It was permissible and proportionate for A's mother not to be informed of the proceedings becaus… --- ## [Case (Capacity). The Local Authority v A \[2019\] EWCOP 68](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-the-local-authority-v-a-2019-ewcop-68/1557)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2023 21:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-the-local-authority-v-a-2019-ewcop-68/1557 "2023-03-24T21:34:01Z")
— (1) A lacked capacity in relation to residence, care, contact, and medical treatment, and to execute an LPA. (2) The LPA was invalid for want of capacity. (3) The living will was similarly invalid as an ADRT, and inval… --- ## [Case (Capacity and fact finding). Sunderland City Council v FP \[2020\] EWCOP 75](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-fact-finding-sunderland-city-council-v-fp-2020-ewcop-75/1555)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2023 20:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-fact-finding-sunderland-city-council-v-fp-2020-ewcop-75/1555 "2023-03-24T20:59:12Z")
— (1) The judge decided to assess capacity before moving on to fact finding: "I feel uncomfortable in assessing credibility and making findings and possibly making significant criticism without determining whether or not… --- ## [Contract management guidance. Legal Aid Agency, 'Contract management: mental health guidance' (v4, 20/3/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/contract-management-guidance-legal-aid-agency-contract-management-mental-health-guidance-v4-20-3-23/1553)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2023 22:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/contract-management-guidance-legal-aid-agency-contract-management-mental-health-guidance-v4-20-3-23/1553 "2023-03-23T22:31:10Z")
— The reason given for this version is: "Amended to include Rule 11(7)(a) & 13(5)(a)(i) appointments & information on remote communication with clients". These sections are new: (4) Remote Hearings; (5) Remote Communicat… --- ## [Rule 11(7)(a) remuneration. LAA, 'Civil news: mental health work change for tribunal appointments' (21/3/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rule-11-7-a-remuneration-laa-civil-news-mental-health-work-change-for-tribunal-appointments-21-3-23/1552)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2023 22:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rule-11-7-a-remuneration-laa-civil-news-mental-health-work-change-for-tribunal-appointments-21-3-23/1552 "2023-03-23T22:21:07Z")
— Firms will be able to claim a level 1 fee of £129 if a client refuses to engage following a rule 11(7)(a) appointment, if the appointment is made on or after 21/3/23 and the conditions in para 9.105(a) of the contract … --- ## [Case (Adjournment and recommendations). AC v Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust \[2023\] MHLO 1 (UT)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adjournment-and-recommendations-ac-v-cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-mhlo-1-ut/1548)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2023 22:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adjournment-and-recommendations-ac-v-cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-mhlo-1-ut/1548 "2023-03-22T22:30:24Z")
— The tribunal panel refused the s3 patient's adjournment request (which was on the basis of a lack of aftercare planning) though it indicated that it would be revisited if aftercare information proved necessary to decid… --- ## [Case (Hearing in patient's absence). PC v Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust \[2023\] UKUT 64 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-hearing-in-patients-absence-pc-v-cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ukut-64-aac/1547)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2023 15:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-hearing-in-patients-absence-pc-v-cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-2023-ukut-64-aac/1547 "2023-03-22T15:17:04Z")
— The tribunal panel refused an adjournment request and proceeded in the patient's absence. (1) The panel found, under rule 39(1)(a) and (b) respectively, that reasonable steps had been taken to notify the patient of the… --- ## [Case (Ex turpi causa). Traylor v Kent and Medway NHS Social Care Partnership Trust \[2022\] EWHC 260 (QB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ex-turpi-causa-traylor-v-kent-and-medway-nhs-social-care-partnership-trust-2022-ewhc-260-qb/1545)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2023 11:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ex-turpi-causa-traylor-v-kent-and-medway-nhs-social-care-partnership-trust-2022-ewhc-260-qb/1545 "2023-03-21T11:57:03Z")
— The patient stabbed his daughter several times during a psychotic episode. He sought damages from the Trust for negligence, and she for breaches of Articles 2 and 3 ECHR. (1) The court held that the patient had not est… --- ## [Job advert. Simpson Millar, London - Court of Protection solicitor (listed until 19/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-simpson-millar-london-court-of-protection-solicitor-listed-until-19-6-23/1544)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2023 21:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-simpson-millar-london-court-of-protection-solicitor-listed-until-19-6-23/1544 "2023-03-18T21:19:18Z")
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