# Updates

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## [October 2025 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/october-2025-update/4573)

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**Last updated:** [2 November 2025 22:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/october-2025-update/4573 "2025-11-02T22:01:28Z")

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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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## [T129. T129: Your rights to legal representation and to see the tribunal doctor (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t129-t129-your-rights-to-legal-representation-and-to-see-the-tribunal-doctor-09-25/4566)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [1 November 2025 21:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t129-t129-your-rights-to-legal-representation-and-to-see-the-tribunal-doctor-09-25/4566 "2025-11-01T21:19:00Z")

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— The changes from the previous version are a new postal address and new telephone number for the tribunal secretariat. The "Find a legal advisor" and "Citizens Advice" links in the guidance document still do not work. …

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## [T111. Form T111: Referral to First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t111-form-t111-referral-to-first-tier-tribunal-mental-health-09-25/4565)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [1 November 2025 21:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t111-form-t111-referral-to-first-tier-tribunal-mental-health-09-25/4565 "2025-11-01T21:12:00Z")

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— Referral form. The only change from the previous version is a different postal address. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Form\_T111:\_Referral\_to\_First-tier\_Tribunal\_(Mental\_Health)\_(09.25)?…

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## [Job advert. DAC Beachcroft, Bristol - Court of Protection solicitor/associate](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-dac-beachcroft-bristol-court-of-protection-solicitor-associate/4644)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [31 October 2025 15:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-dac-beachcroft-bristol-court-of-protection-solicitor-associate/4644 "2025-10-31T15:13:00Z")

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See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DAC\_Beachcroft,\_Bristol\_-\_Court\_of\_Protection\_solicitor/associate?id=311025-1513

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## [MHCS update. Ministry of Justice, 'Mental Health Casework Section stakeholder update' (October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-october-2025/4534)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 October 2025 20:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-october-2025/4534 "2025-10-29T20:40:00Z")

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— This update states: (1) A restricted patient cannot be considered "clinically ready for discharge" until an application has been made to the MHCS or MHT. The MHCS is rarely the cause of delays to discharge as it meets …

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## [Case (Suicide of detained patient). Saranveer Sihota: Chesterfield Borough Council (PFD report, 23 October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-suicide-of-detained-patient-saranveer-sihota-chesterfield-borough-council-pfd-report-23-october-2025/4531)

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**Last updated:** [28 October 2025 21:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-suicide-of-detained-patient-saranveer-sihota-chesterfield-borough-council-pfd-report-23-october-2025/4531 "2025-10-28T21:53:00Z")

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— The patient had left the Hartington mental health unit at the Callow site in Chesterfield without permission or staff knowledge, and took a taxi to a local building with a wall which was low internally but had a 70ft d…

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## [Tribunal victims guidance. Practice Guidance on procedure for handling representations from victims in the mental health jurisdiction of the HESC chamber (Practice guidance no 2 of 2025, 27 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victims-guidance-practice-guidance-on-procedure-for-handling-representations-from-victims-in-the-mental-health-jurisdiction-of-the-hesc-chamber-practice-guidance-no-2-of-2025-27-may-2025/4470)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 08:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victims-guidance-practice-guidance-on-procedure-for-handling-representations-from-victims-in-the-mental-health-jurisdiction-of-the-hesc-chamber-practice-guidance-no-2-of-2025-27-may-2025/4470 "2025-10-17T08:57:00Z")

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— This guidance was updated following the introduction of victim impact statements in the Mental Health Tribunal. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Practice\_Guidance\_on\_procedure\_for\_handling…

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## [Overseas witnesses and observers. HESC, 'Taking oral evidence from abroad and representatives and observers appearing from abroad' (Presidential Guidance Note No 1 of 2022, September 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/overseas-witnesses-and-observers-hesc-taking-oral-evidence-from-abroad-and-representatives-and-observers-appearing-from-abroad-presidential-guidance-note-no-1-of-2022-september-2022/4469)

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**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 08:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/overseas-witnesses-and-observers-hesc-taking-oral-evidence-from-abroad-and-representatives-and-observers-appearing-from-abroad-presidential-guidance-note-no-1-of-2022-september-2022/4469 "2025-10-17T08:14:00Z")

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— "This guidance is issued to draw to the attention of judicial office holders and parties to proceedings in the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber the decision of the Upper Tribunal in Agbabiaka (evidence from ab…

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## [T144. Form T144: Victim representations and Victim Impact Statement (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victim-representations-and-victim-impact-statement-09-25/4464)

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**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 21:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victim-representations-and-victim-impact-statement-09-25/4464 "2025-10-16T21:06:00Z")

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— Gov.uk update notes: "Updated the tribunal's telephone number and address in the form." See summary of previous version. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Form\_T144:\_Victim\_representations\_…

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## [T114. Form T114: Witness expenses and guidelines (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t114-form-t114-witness-expenses-and-guidelines-09-25/4465)

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**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 21:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t114-form-t114-witness-expenses-and-guidelines-09-25/4465 "2025-10-16T21:00:00Z")

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— Expenses form. Gov.uk update notes: "Updated the tribunal's address and telephone number in the form." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Form\_T114:\_Witness\_expenses\_and\_guidelines\_(09.25)?i…

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## [T128. Form T128: Options for your tribunal referral hearing - community patients (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t128-form-t128-options-for-your-tribunal-referral-hearing-community-patients-09-25/4462)

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**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 20:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t128-form-t128-options-for-your-tribunal-referral-hearing-community-patients-09-25/4462 "2025-10-16T20:58:00Z")

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— This is the form which is sent to CTO patients inviting them to cancel their tribunal referral oral hearings (and have a paper review instead). Gov.uk update notes: "Updated the tribunal's address and telephone in the …

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## [T113 (CMR1). Form T113 (CMR1): Case management and pre-hearing (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t113-cmr1-form-t113-cmr1-case-management-and-pre-hearing-09-25/4460)

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**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 20:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t113-cmr1-form-t113-cmr1-case-management-and-pre-hearing-09-25/4460 "2025-10-16T20:46:00Z")

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— Gov.uk update notes: "Updated the tribunal's address in the form." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Form\_T113\_(CMR1):\_Case\_management\_and\_pre-hearing\_(09.25)?id=161025-2046

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## [T116. Form T116: Application to First-tier Tribunal - Guardianship (09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t116-form-t116-application-to-first-tier-tribunal-guardianship-09-25/4461)

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**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 20:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t116-form-t116-application-to-first-tier-tribunal-guardianship-09-25/4461 "2025-10-16T20:40:00Z")

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— Gov.uk update notes: "Updated the tribunal address in the form." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Form\_T116:\_Application\_to\_First-tier\_Tribunal\_-\_Guardianship\_(09.25)?id=161025-2040

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## [MHA. Richard Jones, Mental Health Act Manual (28th edn, Sweet and Maxwell 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-28th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2025/4455)

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**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 15:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-28th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2025/4455 "2025-10-16T15:44:00Z")

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— The MHA book. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Richard\_Jones,\_Mental\_Health\_Act\_Manual\_(28th\_edn,\_Sweet\_and\_Maxwell\_2025)?id=161025-1544

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## [MHCS contact list. HMPPS, 'Mental Health Casework Section contact list' (25 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-contact-list-hmpps-mental-health-casework-section-contact-list-25-september-2025/4436)

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**Last updated:** [13 October 2025 19:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-contact-list-hmpps-mental-health-casework-section-contact-list-25-september-2025/4436 "2025-10-13T19:45:00Z")

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— "Names, email address and telephone numbers for the HM Prison and Probation Service Mental Health Casework Section." The magic book entry at Contact:Ministry of Justice - Mental Health Casework Section has been updated…

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## [Ethnicity statistics. NHS Digital, 'Ethnicity facts and figures: Detentions under the Mental Health Act' (16 August 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ethnicity-statistics-nhs-digital-ethnicity-facts-and-figures-detentions-under-the-mental-health-act-16-august-2024/4437)

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**Last updated:** [13 October 2025 19:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ethnicity-statistics-nhs-digital-ethnicity-facts-and-figures-detentions-under-the-mental-health-act-16-august-2024/4437 "2025-10-13T19:12:00Z")

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— (1) Detention rates in 2022/23 by ethnic group, from lowest to highest, were: Chinese (52 for every 100,000 people), Indian (55), white British (63). white (64), mixed white and Asian (69), white Irish (69), Pakistani …

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## [Supported housing. Rushanara Ali, 'Update on the Supported Housing Regulation Consultation' (statement UIN HCWS800, 10 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/supported-housing-rushanara-ali-update-on-the-supported-housing-regulation-consultation-statement-uin-hcws800-10-july-2025/4434)

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**Last updated:** [13 October 2025 19:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/supported-housing-rushanara-ali-update-on-the-supported-housing-regulation-consultation-statement-uin-hcws800-10-july-2025/4434 "2025-10-13T19:04:00Z")

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— "It is clear from the consultation responses, and engagement with the sector, that elements of the licensing regime design will need to be refined before regulations can be laid and work is now underway to achieve this…

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## [Legislation. Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-supported-housing-regulatory-oversight-act-2023/4435)

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**Last updated:** [13 October 2025 19:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-supported-housing-regulatory-oversight-act-2023/4435 "2025-10-13T19:01:00Z")

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— "An Act to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported exempt accommodatio…

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## [September 2025 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/september-2025-update/4425)

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**Last updated:** [9 October 2025 13:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/september-2025-update/4425 "2025-10-09T13:54:37Z")

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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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## [CPD scheme](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cpd-scheme/4424)

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**Last updated:** [9 October 2025 13:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cpd-scheme/4424 "2025-10-09T13:47:00Z")

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— 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 CPD scheme is primarily aimed at mental health solicitors, and is an ideal…

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## [Case (Capacity to instruct). Furley Page LLP v KFL \[2025\] EWHC 1703 (SCCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-instruct-furley-page-llp-v-kfl-2025-ewhc-1703-scco/4421)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 12:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-instruct-furley-page-llp-v-kfl-2025-ewhc-1703-scco/4421 "2025-10-08T12:00:00Z")

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— It was argued on behalf of KFL that he had lacked capacity to enter into a retainer so should not have to pay £71,850.64 in legal fees. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Furley\_Page\_LLP\_v\_K…

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## [Case (Reporting restrictions). Norfolk County Council v CA & Ors \[2025\] EWCOP 16 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-reporting-restrictions-norfolk-county-council-v-ca-ors-2025-ewcop-16-t3/4420)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 11:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-reporting-restrictions-norfolk-county-council-v-ca-ors-2025-ewcop-16-t3/4420 "2025-10-08T11:17:00Z")

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— The court decided to remove the part of the Transparency Order preventing publication of "any material that identifies or is likely to identify the specific relationship between \[CA\] and the defendant", so that Carolin…

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## [Case (Capacity, inherent jurisdiction). Norfolk County Council v CA \[2024\] EWCOP 64 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-inherent-jurisdiction-norfolk-county-council-v-ca-2024-ewcop-64-t3/4419)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 11:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-inherent-jurisdiction-norfolk-county-council-v-ca-2024-ewcop-64-t3/4419 "2025-10-08T11:02:00Z")

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— The court found facts in relation to a variety of allegations (about DA's treatment of her 79-year-old mother CA), considered capacity in various areas (including litigation, care, property and affairs, making and revo…

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## [Case (Capacity to instruct). Aina Khan Law Ltd v Legal Ombudsman \[2025\] EWHC 1319 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-instruct-aina-khan-law-ltd-v-legal-ombudsman-2025-ewhc-1319-admin/4418)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 09:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-instruct-aina-khan-law-ltd-v-legal-ombudsman-2025-ewhc-1319-admin/4418 "2025-10-08T09:56:00Z")

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— The Legal Ombudsman's conclusion that the solicitor had not adequately assessed her client's capacity when taking her on as a client and carrying out work on her behalf was irrational. Full details available at: http…

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## [Case (Cross-sex hormones). ATN v BTN \[2025\] EWHC 1325 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-cross-sex-hormones-atn-v-btn-2025-ewhc-1325-fam/4417)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 09:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-cross-sex-hormones-atn-v-btn-2025-ewhc-1325-fam/4417 "2025-10-08T09:37:00Z")

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— The court agreed to the instruction of an expert endocrinologist in relation to the GP's ongoing prescription of spironolactone and oestrogen to a 17-year-old, but did not agree to the instruction of an expert psychiat…

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## [Case (Capacity to enter into contract). Rogers v Wills \[2025\] EWHC 1367 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-enter-into-contract-rogers-v-wills-2025-ewhc-1367-ch/4414)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 09:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-enter-into-contract-rogers-v-wills-2025-ewhc-1367-ch/4414 "2025-10-08T09:05:00Z")

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— The claimant had been principal carer for her mother prior to death, and sued her brother (now executor of the estate) for payment, with claims in contract and unjust enrichment. Part of the judgment involved deciding …

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## [Case (Litigation capacity). Meric v Navis \[2022\] EWHC 221 (QB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-meric-v-navis-2022-ewhc-221-qb/4413)

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— "There are before the Court an appeal and three applications. Each concerns the position of the Official Solicitor in this litigation." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Meric\_v\_Navis\_(2022…

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## [Case (Litigation capacity). M v Navis \[2022\] EWHC 221 (QB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-m-v-navis-2022-ewhc-221-qb/4536)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 08:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-m-v-navis-2022-ewhc-221-qb/4536 "2025-10-08T08:56:00Z")

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— "There are before the Court an appeal and three applications. Each concerns the position of the Official Solicitor in this litigation." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/M\_v\_Navis\_(2022)\_EW…

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## [Case (Litigation capacity). Meric v Navis \[2025\] EWHC 759 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-meric-v-navis-2025-ewhc-759-kb/4411)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 08:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-meric-v-navis-2025-ewhc-759-kb/4411 "2025-10-08T08:43:00Z")

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— The fundamental question that underpinned all issues was whether the claimant was able, and whether he had been able in May 2023 (when he had discontinued proceedings), to use and weigh information as part of the proce…

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## [Case (Litigation capacity). M v Navis \[2025\] EWHC 759 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-m-v-navis-2025-ewhc-759-kb/4537)

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 08:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-m-v-navis-2025-ewhc-759-kb/4537 "2025-10-08T08:43:00Z")

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— The fundamental question that underpinned all issues was whether the claimant was able, and whether he had been able in May 2023 (when he had discontinued proceedings), to use and weigh information as part of the proce…

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