# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=25 [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:** 26 --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 130, March 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-130-march-2023/1504)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2023 22:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-130-march-2023/1504 "2023-03-06T22:34:51Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: fluctuating capacity and emotional dysregulation; (2) In the Property and Affairs Report: the Court of Protection divorce, r… --- ## [February 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/february-2023-update/1499)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2023 21:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/february-2023-update/1499 "2023-03-02T21:42:51Z")
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 … --- ## [COPUG minutes. COP User Group, 'Minutes and action points' (18/1/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/copug-minutes-cop-user-group-minutes-and-action-points-18-1-23/1498)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2023 20:33 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/copug-minutes-cop-user-group-minutes-and-action-points-18-1-23/1498 "2023-03-02T20:33:56Z")
— These are the minutes and action points arising from the meeting on 18/1/23, which were circulated on 2/3/23. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Minutes\_and\_action\_points%… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 129, February 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-129-february-2023/1496)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2023 22:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-129-february-2023/1496 "2023-02-27T22:08:32Z")
— Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: is depriving a person of their phone depriving them of their liberty, a reminder that the court is the ultimate arbiter of be… --- ## [Case (DOL of under 16s). Re RN (Deprivation of Liberty and Parental Consent) \[2022\] EWHC 2576 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dol-of-under-16s-re-rn-deprivation-of-liberty-and-parental-consent-2022-ewhc-2576-fam/1494)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2023 21:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dol-of-under-16s-re-rn-deprivation-of-liberty-and-parental-consent-2022-ewhc-2576-fam/1494 "2023-02-27T21:48:33Z")
— The local authority sought declarations under the inherent jurisdiction authorising the deprivation of liberty of a 12-year-old girl in her father's home. The Supreme Court in Re D (A Child) \[2019\] UKSC 42 had decided … --- ## [Case (Parental responsiblity and DOL). Re D (A Child) \[2019\] UKSC 42](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-parental-responsiblity-and-dol-re-d-a-child-2019-uksc-42/1495)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2023 21:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-parental-responsiblity-and-dol-re-d-a-child-2019-uksc-42/1495 "2023-02-27T21:58:33Z")
— It is not within the scope of parental responsibility to consent to living arrangements for a 16- or 17-year-old child which would otherwise amount to a deprivation of liberty within the meaning of Article 5. Full de… --- ## [Case (Closed hearing and closed material guidance). 'Closed Hearings' and 'Closed Material': Guidance \[2023\] EWCOP 6](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-closed-hearing-and-closed-material-guidance-closed-hearings-and-closed-material-guidance-2023-ewcop-6/1493)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2023 21:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-closed-hearing-and-closed-material-guidance-closed-hearings-and-closed-material-guidance-2023-ewcop-6/1493 "2023-02-27T21:38:22Z")
— This guidance, given following Re A (Covert Medication: Closed Proceedings) \[2022\] EWCOP 44, relates to closed hearings (at which a party and, if represented, his representative is excluded by order of the court) and c… --- ## [Capacity and offending. 39 Essex Chambers, 'When P is an offender' (webinar recording, 21/2/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/capacity-and-offending-39-essex-chambers-when-p-is-an-offender-webinar-recording-21-2-23/1492)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2023 14:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/capacity-and-offending-39-essex-chambers-when-p-is-an-offender-webinar-recording-21-2-23/1492 "2023-02-27T14:18:29Z")
— Following DY v A City Council \[2022\] EWCOP 51, this two-hour webinar deals with how the law approaches offenders and those at risk of offending who lack the relevant mental capacity. The recording is available on Youtu… --- ## [Section 49 reports. Court of Protection, 'Letter about s49 reports' (Mr Justice Hayden, 16/12/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/section-49-reports-court-of-protection-letter-about-s49-reports-mr-justice-hayden-16-12-22/1491)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2023 14:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/section-49-reports-court-of-protection-letter-about-s49-reports-mr-justice-hayden-16-12-22/1491 "2023-02-27T14:03:43Z")
— This letter from the Vice President discusses the ambit and scope of section 49 reports and when an independent expert report would be more suitable, and recirculates PD 14E with some paragraphs highlighted. Full det… --- ## [T113 (CMR1). Form T113: Case management request (November 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t113-cmr1-form-t113-case-management-request-november-2022/1481)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2023 23:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t113-cmr1-form-t113-case-management-request-november-2022/1481 "2023-02-13T23:47:17Z")
— Use for interlocutory matters: (1) Postponements/date brought forward/time change; (2) HQ1 extension; (3) Listing window extension; (4) Prohibition of Disclosure of information: (5) Pre-hearing examination; (6) Permiss… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection: Webinar for legal professionals (online, 28/2/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-webinar-for-legal-professionals-online-28-2-23/1475)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2023 11:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-webinar-for-legal-professionals-online-28-2-23/1475 "2023-02-08T11:28:31Z")
— "An overview of how to submit property and affairs deputyship applications to the Court of Protection online. Applications for property and affairs deputyships should be made online. Join us for a step-by-step demonstr… --- ## [Annual Review. Jonathan Wilson, Mental Health Law Online: Annual Review 2022 (published 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-review-jonathan-wilson-mental-health-law-online-annual-review-2022-published-2023/1469)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2023 11:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-review-jonathan-wilson-mental-health-law-online-annual-review-2022-published-2023/1469 "2023-02-02T11:25:20Z")
— This booklet contains all news items, arranged thematically, which were added to the website during 2022. Price: paperback £5.99, Kindle £2.99. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Jonathan\_Wi… --- ## [Delayed transfer of care. Landmark Chambers, 'Delayed Transfer of Care leads to £100k legal bill for an ICB' (24/11/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/delayed-transfer-of-care-landmark-chambers-delayed-transfer-of-care-leads-to-100k-legal-bill-for-an-icb-24-11-22/1460)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2023 10:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/delayed-transfer-of-care-landmark-chambers-delayed-transfer-of-care-leads-to-100k-legal-bill-for-an-icb-24-11-22/1460 "2023-01-31T10:39:56Z")
— (1) The patient sought judicial review of NHS bodies, arguing that he had been stuck on a (non-psychiatric) ward for over eight months because they had failed to agree on a discharge plan (constantly seeking further as… --- ## [January 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/january-2023-update/1468)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2023 10:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/january-2023-update/1468 "2023-02-02T10:50:52Z")
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 … --- ## [NHS commissioning. NHS England, 'Who Pays? Determining which NHS commissioner is responsible for commissioning healthcare services and making payments to providers' (v2, 30/6/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nhs-commissioning-nhs-england-who-pays-determining-which-nhs-commissioner-is-responsible-for-commissioning-healthcare-services-and-making-payments-to-providers-v2-30-6-22/1467)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2023 09:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nhs-commissioning-nhs-england-who-pays-determining-which-nhs-commissioner-is-responsible-for-commissioning-healthcare-services-and-making-payments-to-providers-v2-30-6-22/1467 "2023-02-02T09:30:41Z")
— "This version of Who Pays? is being published because of changes introduced by the Health and Care Act 2022 and associated regulations ... Although the legislation which underpins Who Pays? is changing in some respects… --- ## [Legislation. National Health Service (Integrated Care Boards: Responsibilities) Regulations 2022](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-national-health-service-integrated-care-boards-responsibilities-regulations-2022/1466)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2023 09:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-national-health-service-integrated-care-boards-responsibilities-regulations-2022/1466 "2023-02-02T09:16:02Z")
— "These Regulations prescribe additional persons for whom an Integrated Care Board has responsibility to arrange for the provision of certain services under the National Health Service Act 2006. These Regulations also i… --- ## [Case (Coronavirus vaccination). TN v An NHS ICB \[2022\] EWCOP 53](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-coronavirus-vaccination-tn-v-an-nhs-icb-2022-ewcop-53/1461)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2023 11:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-coronavirus-vaccination-tn-v-an-nhs-icb-2022-ewcop-53/1461 "2023-01-31T11:49:13Z")
— TN appealed, to a High Court judge, a circuit judge's decision that it was in her 22-year-old son RN's best interests to be administered a coronavirus vaccination. (1) TN argued that parental rights continue at any age… --- ## [New CPD questionnaire available](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-cpd-questionnaire-available/1459)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2023 09:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-cpd-questionnaire-available/1459 "2023-01-31T09:59:45Z")
— The Nov-Dec 2022 (MCA) questionnaire is now available for subscribers. For further information, or to take the test, please visit the CPD scheme page. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/CPD\_… --- ## [Job advert. HAB Law, Watford - Court of Protection Solicitor/Paralegal (listed until 28/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-hab-law-watford-court-of-protection-solicitor-paralegal-listed-until-28-4-23/1458)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2023 12:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-hab-law-watford-court-of-protection-solicitor-paralegal-listed-until-28-4-23/1458 "2023-01-30T12:46:08Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/HAB\_Law,\_Watford\_-\_Court\_of\_Protection\_Solicitor/Paralegal\_(listed\_until\_28/4/23)?id=300123-1232 --- ## [Case (Secure accommodation of children). Re X (Secure Accommodation: Lack of Provision) \[2023\] EWHC 129 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-secure-accommodation-of-children-re-x-secure-accommodation-lack-of-provision-2023-ewhc-129-fam/1457)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2023 23:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-secure-accommodation-of-children-re-x-secure-accommodation-lack-of-provision-2023-ewhc-129-fam/1457 "2023-01-29T23:39:59Z")
— "The primary purpose of this judgment is for the court, once again, to draw public attention to the very substantial deficit that exists nationally in the provision of facilities for the secure accommodation of childre… --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming a Mental Health Act Administrator - the Basics (online, 18/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-18-4-23/1447)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-18-4-23/1447 "2023-01-24T10:16:26Z")
— 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 (£150). See PELT w… --- ## [Event. PELT: Getting ready for LPS, with Lorraine Currie (online, 18/5/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-getting-ready-for-lps-with-lorraine-currie-online-18-5-23/1454)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-getting-ready-for-lps-with-lorraine-currie-online-18-5-23/1454 "2023-01-24T10:56:39Z")
— The day will help you get ready for the new Liberty Protection Safeguards. Speakers: Lorraine Currie and Peter Edwards. Cost: £125 plus VAT (£150). See PELT website for further details and booking information. Full d… --- ## [Event. PELT: Advanced course for Mental Health Act Administrators (online, 23/5/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-advanced-course-for-mental-health-act-administrators-online-23-5-23/1453)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-advanced-course-for-mental-health-act-administrators-online-23-5-23/1453 "2023-01-24T10:56:38Z")
— 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 - Legal Update (online, 25/5/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-legal-update-online-25-5-23/1452)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-legal-update-online-25-5-23/1452 "2023-01-24T10:56:38Z")
— 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: Mental Health Act Masterclass - Legal Update (online, 6/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mental-health-act-masterclass-legal-update-online-6-6-23/1451)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mental-health-act-masterclass-legal-update-online-6-6-23/1451 "2023-01-24T10:56:38Z")
— 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… --- ## [Event. PELT: Getting ready for LPS, with Lorraine Currie (online, date TBC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-getting-ready-for-lps-with-lorraine-currie-online-date-tbc/1450)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-getting-ready-for-lps-with-lorraine-currie-online-date-tbc/1450 "2023-01-24T10:41:41Z")
— The day will help you get ready for the new Liberty Protection Safeguards. Speaker: Lorraine Currie. Cost: £125 plus VAT (£150). See PELT website for further details and booking information. Full details available at… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the Mental Health Act, Code and Tribunals (online, 20/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mental-health-act-code-and-tribunals-online-20-4-23/1446)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mental-health-act-code-and-tribunals-online-20-4-23/1446 "2023-01-24T10:16:26Z")
— 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 Deprivation of Liberty (online, 25/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-25-4-23/1445)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-25-4-23/1445 "2023-01-24T10:16:26Z")
— 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: Introduction to using Court of Protection including s21A appeals (online, 27/4/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-court-of-protection-including-s21a-appeals-online-27-4-23/1449)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-court-of-protection-including-s21a-appeals-online-27-4-23/1449 "2023-01-24T10:31:15Z")
— 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: Depriving Children and Young People of their liberty lawfully (online, 16/5/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-depriving-children-and-young-people-of-their-liberty-lawfully-online-16-5-23/1448)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2023 10:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-depriving-children-and-young-people-of-their-liberty-lawfully-online-16-5-23/1448 "2023-01-24T10:31:14Z")
— How to lawfully deprive a children or young people of their liberty requires great care. What is a DoL and where does PR fit? The course looks at the complex interrelationship between the MCA, MHA and Children Act. Whe… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=24) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=26)