# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=9 [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:** 10 --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 151, June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-151-june-2025/3805)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2025 10:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-151-june-2025/3805 "2025-06-30T10:18:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the court is not a rubber stamp for clinicians and what does it mean to represent P’s interests; (2) In the Property and Aff… --- ## [Case (Extradition). Kruk v Judicial Authority of Poland \[2020\] EWHC 620 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-extradition-kruk-v-judicial-authority-of-poland-2020-ewhc-620-admin/3795)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-extradition-kruk-v-judicial-authority-of-poland-2020-ewhc-620-admin/3795 "2025-06-27T21:26:00Z")
— Extradition challenge with mental health background. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Kruk\_v\_Judicial\_Authority\_of\_Poland\_(2020)\_EWHC\_620\_(Admin)?id=270625-2126 --- ## [Case (Employment status). Scully v Northamptonshire County Council \[2025\] EAT 83](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-employment-status-scully-v-northamptonshire-county-council-2025-eat-83/3796)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-employment-status-scully-v-northamptonshire-county-council-2025-eat-83/3796 "2025-06-27T21:22:00Z")
— Employment case involving the Care Act 2014, direct payments, and capacity arguments. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Scully\_v\_Northamptonshire\_County\_Council\_(2025)\_EAT\_83?id=270625-2122 --- ## [Case (Welfare benefits). MOC v SSWP (DLA) \[2020\] UKUT 134 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-welfare-benefits-moc-v-sswp-dla-2020-ukut-134-aac/3793)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-welfare-benefits-moc-v-sswp-dla-2020-ukut-134-aac/3793 "2025-06-27T21:13:00Z")
— Welfare benefits reduction for hospital inpatients challenged. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/MOC\_v\_SSWP\_(DLA)\_(2020)\_UKUT\_134\_(AAC)?id=270625-2113 --- ## [Case (Immigration). Re CE (Cameroon) \[2023\] UKAITUR PA011122020](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-ce-cameroon-2023-ukaitur-pa011122020/3794)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-ce-cameroon-2023-ukaitur-pa011122020/3794 "2025-06-27T21:11:00Z")
— Immigration case with mental health and Article 3 background. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_CE\_(Cameroon)\_(2023)\_UKAITUR\_PA011122020?id=270625-2111 --- ## [Case (Immigration). Re DH (Particular Social Group: Mental Health) Afghanistan \[2020\] UKUT 223 (IAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-dh-particular-social-group-mental-health-afghanistan-2020-ukut-223-iac/3790)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-dh-particular-social-group-mental-health-afghanistan-2020-ukut-223-iac/3790 "2025-06-27T21:06:00Z")
— "Depending on the facts, a ‘person living with disability or mental ill health’ may qualify as a member of a Particular Social Group (“PSG”) either as (i) sharing an innate characteristic or a common background that ca… --- ## [Case (Section 139 leave refused). Appiah v Leeds City Council \[2022\] EWHC 2546 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-139-leave-refused-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2022-ewhc-2546-kb/3791)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-139-leave-refused-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2022-ewhc-2546-kb/3791 "2025-06-27T20:59:00Z")
— This judgment is not available but here is an extract from a later judgment in the case: "The claim against D1, Leeds City Council, was struck out by order of Mrs Justice Yip DBE dated 15 July 2022 on the basis that Cs… --- ## [Case (Claim for unlawful detention etc). Appiah v Leeds City Council \[2025\] EWHC 1537 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-claim-for-unlawful-detention-etc-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2025-ewhc-1537-kb/3792)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-claim-for-unlawful-detention-etc-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2025-ewhc-1537-kb/3792 "2025-06-27T20:37:00Z")
— The claimant patient had been detained under s3 and treated for 4 months until release by the tribunal. She sued the trust for unlawful detention, false imprisonment and ECHR breaches. Her husband claimed under Article… --- ## [MHRTW-01. Form MHRTW-01: Application Form (June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhrtw-01-form-mhrtw-01-application-form-june-2025/3788)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhrtw-01-form-mhrtw-01-application-form-june-2025/3788 "2025-06-27T20:04:00Z")
— The form now has a section entitled Tribunal Hearing Format with the options being "Videoconference" and "Face to face". The form states: "If you do not state a preference your hearing will automatically default to a v… --- ## [Welsh video hearings. MHRT for Wales, 'Video hearing pilot scheme' (email from David Sergent, 23 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welsh-video-hearings-mhrt-for-wales-video-hearing-pilot-scheme-email-from-david-sergent-23-may-2025/3789)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welsh-video-hearings-mhrt-for-wales-video-hearing-pilot-scheme-email-from-david-sergent-23-may-2025/3789 "2025-06-27T20:27:00Z")
— From 2 June 2025, for an initial six-month pilot period, all Welsh tribunals will be listed by videoconference unless a hearing in person is requested (in which case it is still not guaranteed). Full details availabl… --- ## [Legislation. Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2025](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-tribunal-procedure-amendment-rules-2025/3786)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 10:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-tribunal-procedure-amendment-rules-2025/3786 "2025-06-27T10:42:00Z")
— The changes to the HESC rules relate to (1) making decisions which dispose of reference proceedings without a hearing (informally called paper hearings) under Tribunal rule 35; and (2) setting aside decisions under Tri… --- ## [Paper reference hearing rule mistake. Tribunal Procedure Committee, 'Minutes' (6 February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearing-rule-mistake-tribunal-procedure-committee-minutes-6-february-2025/3785)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 10:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearing-rule-mistake-tribunal-procedure-committee-minutes-6-february-2025/3785 "2025-06-27T10:16:00Z")
— The TPC was informed by the HESC DCP that the 2024 amendment tp Tribunal rule 35 introducing paper reference hearings for detained patients "had accidentally altered the Tribunal’s approach to cases involving community… --- ## [T144. Form T144: Victim representations and Victim Impact Statement (v1, 06.2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victim-representations-and-victim-impact-statement-v1-06-2025/3784)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 09:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victim-representations-and-victim-impact-statement-v1-06-2025/3784 "2025-06-27T09:44:00Z")
— The form has four sections: (1) Case details; (2) Representation for conditions; (3) Victim Impact Statement; (4) Hearing options; (5) Summary of reasons. Each main section explains the limited power to direct non-disc… --- ## [Legal aid statistics. MOJ and LAA, 'Legal aid statistics England and Wales bulletin Jan to Mar 2025' (26 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-statistics-moj-and-laa-legal-aid-statistics-england-and-wales-bulletin-jan-to-mar-2025-26-june-2025/3783)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2025 08:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-statistics-moj-and-laa-legal-aid-statistics-england-and-wales-bulletin-jan-to-mar-2025-26-june-2025/3783 "2025-06-27T08:56:00Z")
— For mental health the closed case volumes and expenditure for January to March 2025, and comparison with January to March 2024, are 8,731 (down 2%) and £12.6m (down 6%) respectively. Full details available at: https:… --- ## [Legislation. Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2025](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-victims-and-prisoners-act-2024-commencement-no-7-regulations-2025/3774)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2025 18:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-victims-and-prisoners-act-2024-commencement-no-7-regulations-2025/3774 "2025-06-25T18:53:00Z")
— Brings s21 Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (victim impact statements to mental health tribunals (restricted patients)) into force on 25 June 2025. It applies to to restricted patients with a s37/41 hospital order and re… --- ## [Tribunal victim impact statements. Ministry of Justice, 'Changes to the MHT under the Victim and Prisoner Act 2024: Victim Impact Statements and the MHT' (24 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victim-impact-statements-ministry-of-justice-changes-to-the-mht-under-the-victim-and-prisoner-act-2024-victim-impact-statements-and-the-mht-24-june-2025/3776)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2025 10:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victim-impact-statements-ministry-of-justice-changes-to-the-mht-under-the-victim-and-prisoner-act-2024-victim-impact-statements-and-the-mht-24-june-2025/3776 "2025-06-26T10:17:00Z")
— This letter explains the introduction of victim impact statements. The statute does not distinguish between remote and face-to-face hearings but but the letter introduces the idea that victims will only be allowed to r… --- ## [Tribunal victim impact statements. Alex Davies-Jones, 'Victim Impact Statements in the Mental Health Tribunal' (Ministry of Justice, statement UIN HCWS733, 24 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victim-impact-statements-alex-davies-jones-victim-impact-statements-in-the-mental-health-tribunal-ministry-of-justice-statement-uin-hcws733-24-june-2025/3775)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2025 19:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-victim-impact-statements-alex-davies-jones-victim-impact-statements-in-the-mental-health-tribunal-ministry-of-justice-statement-uin-hcws733-24-june-2025/3775 "2025-06-25T19:09:00Z")
— This statement to Parliament announces the introduction of tribunal victim impact statements from 25 June 2025. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Alex\_Davies-Jones,\_%27Victim\_Impact\_Stateme… --- ## [Job advert. Mind, London/hybrid - Head of Legal maternity cover (deadline 29 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-mind-london-hybrid-head-of-legal-maternity-cover-deadline-29-june-2025/3766)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2025 08:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-mind-london-hybrid-head-of-legal-maternity-cover-deadline-29-june-2025/3766 "2025-06-19T08:10:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Mind,\_London/hybrid\_-\_Head\_of\_Legal\_maternity\_cover\_(deadline\_29\_June\_2025)?id=190625-0810 --- ## [COP9 Correction request. Form COP9 (07.15): Application notice - Correction request](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cop9-correction-request-form-cop9-07-15-application-notice-correction-request/3763)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 12:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cop9-correction-request-form-cop9-07-15-application-notice-correction-request/3763 "2025-06-17T12:23:00Z")
— This is a form COP9 marked "CORRECTION REQUEST" at the top, in accordance with Court of Protection, 'Notice: Correction of orders pursuant to Court of Protection Rules 2017, Rule 5.15: Procedure' (17 June 2025). Full… --- ## [Slip rule procedure. Court of Protection, 'Notice: Correction of orders pursuant to Court of Protection Rules 2017, Rule 5.15: Procedure' (17 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/slip-rule-procedure-court-of-protection-notice-correction-of-orders-pursuant-to-court-of-protection-rules-2017-rule-5-15-procedure-17-june-2025/3762)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 11:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/slip-rule-procedure-court-of-protection-notice-correction-of-orders-pursuant-to-court-of-protection-rules-2017-rule-5-15-procedure-17-june-2025/3762 "2025-06-17T11:51:00Z")
— This notice gives examples of what does and does not fall within the scope of the slip rule, and sets out the procedure for making applications under that rule. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.… --- ## [Case (Caesarean). Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust v AX \[2025\] EWCOP 21 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-caesarean-oxford-university-nhs-foundation-trust-v-ax-2025-ewcop-21-t3/3760)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2025 11:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-caesarean-oxford-university-nhs-foundation-trust-v-ax-2025-ewcop-21-t3/3760 "2025-06-16T11:23:00Z")
— "The Applicants seek urgent declarations that AX lacks capacity to make decisions about the imminent birth of her second child and that it is her best interests to undergo an elective Caesarean section with associated … --- ## [Legal Aid book. Vicky Ling et al (eds), Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25 (LAG 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-book-vicky-ling-et-al-eds-legal-aid-handbook-2024-25-lag-2025/3749)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 14:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-book-vicky-ling-et-al-eds-legal-aid-handbook-2024-25-lag-2025/3749 "2025-06-12T14:16:00Z")
— Civil and criminal legal aid, including mental health law. See: Charlotte Collier, 'Mapping the maze: Review of Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25' (Law Society Gazette, 26 May 2025). Full details available at: https://www.m… --- ## [Case (Potentially preventable suicide). Re Pellumb Olaj (Islington Council) \[2025\] MHLO 13 (PFD)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-potentially-preventable-suicide-re-pellumb-olaj-islington-council-2025-mhlo-13-pfd/3752)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 14:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-potentially-preventable-suicide-re-pellumb-olaj-islington-council-2025-mhlo-13-pfd/3752 "2025-06-12T14:30:00Z")
— The matters of concern are: "Mr Olaj had paranoid schizophrenia and had attempted to kill himself in the past, including by trying to jump from a high window on more than one occasion, but Islington Council failed to t… --- ## [Case (Potentially preventable suicide). Pellumb Olaj (Islington Council) \[2025\] MHLO 13 (PFD)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-potentially-preventable-suicide-pellumb-olaj-islington-council-2025-mhlo-13-pfd/3750)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 14:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-potentially-preventable-suicide-pellumb-olaj-islington-council-2025-mhlo-13-pfd/3750 "2025-06-12T14:30:00Z")
— The matters of concern are: "Mr Olaj had paranoid schizophrenia and had attempted to kill himself in the past, including by trying to jump from a high window on more than one occasion, but Islington Council failed to t… --- ## [Legal Aid book review. Charlotte Collier, 'Mapping the maze: Review of Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25' (Law Society Gazette, 26 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-book-review-charlotte-collier-mapping-the-maze-review-of-legal-aid-handbook-2024-25-law-society-gazette-26-may-2025/3751)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 14:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-book-review-charlotte-collier-mapping-the-maze-review-of-legal-aid-handbook-2024-25-law-society-gazette-26-may-2025/3751 "2025-06-12T14:23:00Z")
— This review concludes: "I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is clear, concise and comprehensive. It is exactly what the busy legal aid practitioner, whether a sole practitioner or running a large firm, needs… --- ## [MH Bill report. JCHR, 'Legislative Scrutiny: Mental Health Bill' (HC 601/HL Paper 126, 19 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-bill-report-jchr-legislative-scrutiny-mental-health-bill-hc-601-hl-paper-126-19-may-2025/3747)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 14:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mh-bill-report-jchr-legislative-scrutiny-mental-health-bill-hc-601-hl-paper-126-19-may-2025/3747 "2025-06-12T14:09:00Z")
— Report on Mental Health Bill 2024. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/JCHR,\_%27Legislative\_Scrutiny:\_Mental\_Health\_Bill%27\_(HC\_601/HL\_Paper\_126,\_19\_May\_2025)?id=120625-1409 --- ## [Case (Conditions and review of detention). Spivak v Ukraine 21180/15 \[2025\] ECHR 136](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-conditions-and-review-of-detention-spivak-v-ukraine-21180-15-2025-echr-136/3748)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 13:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-conditions-and-review-of-detention-spivak-v-ukraine-21180-15-2025-echr-136/3748 "2025-06-12T13:52:00Z")
— Breaches of Article 3 and Article 5 arising from psychiatric detention. This extract shows how much better oral hearings in hospital are in principle compared with court or paper-based hearings held elsewhere: "The app… --- ## [Research briefing on MH Bill. Katherine Garratt, Sonja Stiebahl and Joanna Dawson, 'Research briefing: Mental Health Bill (HL) 2024-25' (House of Commons Library, 14 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/research-briefing-on-mh-bill-katherine-garratt-sonja-stiebahl-and-joanna-dawson-research-briefing-mental-health-bill-hl-2024-25-house-of-commons-library-14-may-2025/3745)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 13:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/research-briefing-on-mh-bill-katherine-garratt-sonja-stiebahl-and-joanna-dawson-research-briefing-mental-health-bill-hl-2024-25-house-of-commons-library-14-may-2025/3745 "2025-06-12T13:48:00Z")
— "The Mental Health Bill \[HL\] will have its second reading on 19 May 2025. This briefing provides background to the bill and an overview of its main provisions." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.… --- ## [Patient safety report. Health Services Safety Investigations Body, 'Mental health inpatient settings: Overarching report of investigations directed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care' (13 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/patient-safety-report-health-services-safety-investigations-body-mental-health-inpatient-settings-overarching-report-of-investigations-directed-by-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-13-may-2025/3746)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 13:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/patient-safety-report-health-services-safety-investigations-body-mental-health-inpatient-settings-overarching-report-of-investigations-directed-by-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-13-may-2025/3746 "2025-06-12T13:42:00Z")
— Report following series of investigations focused on mental health inpatient settings. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Health\_Services\_Safety\_Investigations\_Body,\_%27Mental\_health\_inpatie… --- ## [Case (Advance decision to refuse treatment). Re AB (ADRT: Validity and applicability) \[2025\] EWCOP 20 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-advance-decision-to-refuse-treatment-re-ab-adrt-validity-and-applicability-2025-ewcop-20-t3/3744)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2025 09:33 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-advance-decision-to-refuse-treatment-re-ab-adrt-validity-and-applicability-2025-ewcop-20-t3/3744 "2025-06-12T09:33:00Z")
— "This case demonstrates difficulties that can arise when: (a) An individual who has made an ADRT does not provide it to a healthcare professional or make clear arrangements for it to be brought to the attention of clin… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=10)