# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=4 [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:** 5 --- ## [MHA 2025 information update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-2025-information-update/5130)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 14:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-2025-information-update/5130 "2026-02-12T14:35:00Z")
— As well as pages for all the 18 February 2026 changes, pages for the following MHA 2025 changes have now been added: (1) Burden of proof removed from patient in guardianship cases; (2) Eligibility period for s2 tribuna… --- ## [MHA conditional discharge. Mental Health Tribunal, 'MHA 2025 - an introduction to the new conditional discharge provisions' (10 February 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-conditional-discharge-mental-health-tribunal-mha-2025-an-introduction-to-the-new-conditional-discharge-provisions-10-february-2026/5126)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2026 21:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-conditional-discharge-mental-health-tribunal-mha-2025-an-introduction-to-the-new-conditional-discharge-provisions-10-february-2026/5126 "2026-02-10T21:41:00Z")
— This guidance includes the following points: (1) The tribunal will refer to the new type of conditional discharge as "conditional discharge with a deprivation of liberty" and abbreviate it as "CD (Dep)" (noting that th… --- ## [Case (DCD and no mental disorder). AN v St Andrew's Healthcare \[2026\] UKUT 32 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dcd-and-no-mental-disorder-an-v-st-andrews-healthcare-2026-ukut-32-aac/5109)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 12:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dcd-and-no-mental-disorder-an-v-st-andrews-healthcare-2026-ukut-32-aac/5109 "2026-02-05T12:13:00Z")
— At a hearing in January 2025 the tribunal decided that the patient had no mental disorder and granted a deferred conditional discharge. In September 2025 the panel refused to reconvene, allowing a further six months fo… --- ## [Legislation. Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Act 2026](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-mental-health-review-tribunal-for-wales-membership-act-2026/5108)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 12:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-mental-health-review-tribunal-for-wales-membership-act-2026/5108 "2026-02-05T12:00:00Z")
— This Act amends the MHA 1983 to allow registered medical practitioners without a licence to practise to be MHRTW medical members, and to apply that change retrospectively. That resolves a problem identified in the 2015… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 157, February 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-157-february-2026/5283)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 11:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-157-february-2026/5283 "2026-02-05T11:55:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: two tributes following recent deaths of MCA champions, and best interests in the balance; (2) In the Property and Affairs Re… --- ## [MHA amendments on 18 February 2026](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-amendments-on-18-february-2026/5106)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 09:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-amendments-on-18-february-2026/5106 "2026-02-05T09:52:00Z")
— Thank you to those who provided feedback on MHLO's structure for documenting the MHA 2025 changes. There will be a separate web page for every change, linking to pages for the relevant provisions of the MHA - and each … --- ## [January 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/january-2026-update/5092)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/january-2026-update/5092 "2026-02-03T09:37:41Z")
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 … --- ## [Event. PELT: Children and Young People - DOL, Competency and Capacity (online, 25 February 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-children-and-young-people-dol-competency-and-capacity-online-25-february-2026/5088)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-children-and-young-people-dol-competency-and-capacity-online-25-february-2026/5088 "2026-02-03T09:19:00Z")
— "Complex interface between PR, Children Act, Inherent Jurisdiction, MHA, and MCA and Court of Protection. To understand depriving / restricting liberty of C and YP, you need basic knowledge of Children's legislation, t… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 13 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-13-may-2026/5089)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-13-may-2026/5089 "2026-02-03T09:18:00Z")
— "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 th… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and DOL (online, 20 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-dol-online-20-may-2026/5090)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-dol-online-20-may-2026/5090 "2026-02-03T09:16:00Z")
— "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 decis… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals (online, 27 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-27-may-2026/5091)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-27-may-2026/5091 "2026-02-03T09:15:00Z")
— "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 in… --- ## [MH Bill explanatory notes. Mental Health Bill 2024 (Bill 225) Explanatory Notes (24 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-bill-explanatory-notes-mental-health-bill-2024-bill-225-explanatory-notes-24-april-2025/5081)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2026 11:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-bill-explanatory-notes-mental-health-bill-2024-bill-225-explanatory-notes-24-april-2025/5081 "2026-02-02T11:54:00Z")
— "These Explanatory Notes relate to the Mental Health Bill \[HL\] as brought from the House of Lords on 24 April 2025 (Bill 225)." Note that some amendments were made between this and the final Mental Health Act 2025. Sup… --- ## [Case (Testamentary capacity). Ginger v Mickleburgh \[2026\] EWHC 100 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-testamentary-capacity-ginger-v-mickleburgh-2026-ewhc-100-ch/5067)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 21:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-testamentary-capacity-ginger-v-mickleburgh-2026-ewhc-100-ch/5067 "2026-01-30T21:51:00Z")
— A will was challenged on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity and, alternatively, fraudulent calumny. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Ginger\_v\_Mickleburgh\_(2026)\_EWHC\_100\_(Ch)?id=30… --- ## [UT (AAC) decision publication. Upper Tribunal (AAC) Practice Statement: Publication of decisions (2 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ut-aac-decision-publication-upper-tribunal-aac-practice-statement-publication-of-decisions-2-april-2025/5066)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 14:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ut-aac-decision-publication-upper-tribunal-aac-practice-statement-publication-of-decisions-2-april-2025/5066 "2026-01-30T14:25:00Z")
— In order to promote transparency and open justice, from 7 April 2025 all substantive final decisions will be published on the National Archives website. This will lead to 3x more published decisions, particularly in so… --- ## [Court of Protection book. Alex Ruck Keene et al, Court of Protection Handbook: A User's Guide (5th edn, LAG 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/court-of-protection-book-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-court-of-protection-handbook-a-users-guide-5th-edn-lag-2025/5065)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 14:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/court-of-protection-book-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-court-of-protection-handbook-a-users-guide-5th-edn-lag-2025/5065 "2026-01-30T14:17:00Z")
— Quarterly updates are available online. The first update is: Alex Ruck Keene et al, 'Court of Protection Handbook: Handbook updates' (5 January 2026). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Alex… --- ## [Book update. Alex Ruck Keene et al, 'Court of Protection Handbook: Handbook updates' (5 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/book-update-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-court-of-protection-handbook-handbook-updates-5-january-2026/5063)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 14:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/book-update-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-court-of-protection-handbook-handbook-updates-5-january-2026/5063 "2026-01-30T14:10:00Z")
— This is the first quarterly set of updates to the 5th edition of this book. The next update is due on 5 April 2026. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Alex\_Ruck\_Keene\_et\_al,\_%27Court\_of\_Prot… --- ## [Mental Capacity Report note. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Capacity mini-update' (January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-report-note-39-essex-chambers-capacity-mini-update-january-2026/5064)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 14:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-report-note-39-essex-chambers-capacity-mini-update-january-2026/5064 "2026-01-30T14:02:00Z")
— This email contained brief mention of some developments which will appear in full in the February report. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/39\_Essex\_Chambers,\_%27Capacity\_mini-update%27\_(Ja… --- ## [Annual CQC report on MHA. CQC, 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2024/25' (29 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2024-25-29-january-2026/5062)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 10:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2024-25-29-january-2026/5062 "2026-01-30T10:09:00Z")
— This is the CQC's report in relation to its regulatory activity during 2024/25. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/CQC,\_%27Monitoring\_the\_Mental\_Health\_Act\_in\_2024/25%27\_(29\_January\_2026)?id… --- ## [Tribunals report. Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 'Senior President of Tribunals' Annual Report 2025' (January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunals-report-courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-senior-president-of-tribunals-annual-report-2025-january-2026/5061)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 09:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunals-report-courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-senior-president-of-tribunals-annual-report-2025-january-2026/5061 "2026-01-30T09:48:00Z")
— This report includes sections on the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) by Mrs Justice Heather Williams and the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber by Tribunal Judge Mark Sutherland Williams. Full … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (London, 16-17 March 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-16-17-march-2026/5059)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 09:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-16-17-march-2026/5059 "2026-01-30T09:40:00Z")
— 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. COPPA: In Conversation with the Vice President (Newcastle, 5 February 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-coppa-in-conversation-with-the-vice-president-newcastle-5-february-2026/5060)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 09:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-coppa-in-conversation-with-the-vice-president-newcastle-5-february-2026/5060 "2026-01-30T09:36:00Z")
— The Court of Protection Practitioners Association (North East), Family Law Bar Association Newcastle and Northumbria University Law School are holding a Q&A event "In conversation with the Vice President" at which Mrs … --- ## [Case (Leave recommendations). WM v Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust \[2025\] UKUT 396 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-leave-recommendations-wm-v-bradford-district-care-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-ukut-396-aac/5044)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2026 19:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-leave-recommendations-wm-v-bradford-district-care-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-ukut-396-aac/5044 "2026-01-26T19:56:00Z")
— (1) The tribunal had been wrong to believe that it could not make a statutory leave recommendation in relation to a patient who already had some s17 leave of absence. The purpose of recommendations is to assist in iden… --- ## [Job advert. Stephensons Solicitors LLP, Wigan - Court of Protection solicitor](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-stephensons-solicitors-llp-wigan-court-of-protection-solicitor/5035)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 09:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-stephensons-solicitors-llp-wigan-court-of-protection-solicitor/5035 "2026-01-22T09:05:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Stephensons\_Solicitors\_LLP,\_Wigan\_-\_Court\_of\_Protection\_solicitor?id=220126-0905 --- ## [Tribunal reasons guidance. Practice Direction from the Senior President of Tribunals: Reasons for decisions (4 June 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-reasons-guidance-practice-direction-from-the-senior-president-of-tribunals-reasons-for-decisions-4-june-2024/5033)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 22:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-reasons-guidance-practice-direction-from-the-senior-president-of-tribunals-reasons-for-decisions-4-june-2024/5033 "2026-01-21T22:36:00Z")
— This guidance states that reasons "must always be adequate, clear, appropriately concise, and focused upon the principal controversial issues on which the outcome of the case has turned". The overall focus is on concis… --- ## [Case (Ex turpi causa). Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd \[2026\] UKSC 2](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ex-turpi-causa-lewis-ranwell-v-g4s-health-services-uk-ltd-2026-uksc-2/5032)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 21:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ex-turpi-causa-lewis-ranwell-v-g4s-health-services-uk-ltd-2026-uksc-2/5032 "2026-01-21T21:42:00Z")
— The claimant killed three men (delusionally believing that he was killing them for being paedophiles), was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity, then sought compensation for the consequences of those unlawf… --- ## [Case (Ex turpi causa). Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd \[2024\] EWCA Civ 138](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ex-turpi-causa-lewis-ranwell-v-g4s-health-services-uk-ltd-2024-ewca-civ-138/5031)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 21:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ex-turpi-causa-lewis-ranwell-v-g4s-health-services-uk-ltd-2024-ewca-civ-138/5031 "2026-01-21T21:15:00Z")
— The claimant killed three men, was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity, then sought damages from G4S, the police, the NHS trust and the county council. The defendants argued that his claim should be struck… --- ## [Case (Inadequate reasons about treatment). MK v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust \[2025\] MHLO 17 (UT)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inadequate-reasons-about-treatment-mk-v-nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-mhlo-17-ut/5030)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 19:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inadequate-reasons-about-treatment-mk-v-nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-mhlo-17-ut/5030 "2026-01-21T19:54:00Z")
— The clinical team's evidence had been that the s37/41 patient was not receiving any medical treatment beyond the "standard inpatient nursing care which was available as the default position for all patients" and that, … --- ## [Open justice. Mark Sutherland Williams, 'The family court and open justice: evolution, reform, and wider implications for the HESC Chamber' (14 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/open-justice-mark-sutherland-williams-the-family-court-and-open-justice-evolution-reform-and-wider-implications-for-the-hesc-chamber-14-january-2026/5011)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2026 09:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/open-justice-mark-sutherland-williams-the-family-court-and-open-justice-evolution-reform-and-wider-implications-for-the-hesc-chamber-14-january-2026/5011 "2026-01-19T09:53:00Z")
— This article discusses the gradual move from secrecy towards openness. It notes in relation to the MHT that "some first-instance decisions have been published in anonymised form, promoting accountability and public und… --- ## [Welfare benefits and hospital orders. DWP, 'Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits' (press release, 15 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welfare-benefits-and-hospital-orders-dwp-convicted-criminals-detained-in-hospitals-set-to-lose-benefits-press-release-15-january-2026/5010)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2026 09:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welfare-benefits-and-hospital-orders-dwp-convicted-criminals-detained-in-hospitals-set-to-lose-benefits-press-release-15-january-2026/5010 "2026-01-19T09:24:00Z")
— The press release notes that inpatients can receive over £800pm in Universal Credit, that transferred prisoners do not receive welfare benefits, and that "the Government wants to look at how to extend this to offenders… --- ## [Case (Sentence reduced). R v Holland \[2025\] EWCA Crim 1628](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-sentence-reduced-r-v-holland-2025-ewca-crim-1628/5008)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2026 13:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-sentence-reduced-r-v-holland-2025-ewca-crim-1628/5008 "2026-01-16T13:16:00Z")
— The trial judge was in error in not approaching this sentencing exercise by considering, separately from the question of mitigation, whether the appellant's culpability was reduced (applying the Guideline on Sentencing… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=5)