# MHLO updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=13 [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:** 14 --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and DOL (online, 30 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-dol-online-30-april-2025/3152)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 11:33 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-dol-online-30-april-2025/3152 "2025-01-24T11:33:00Z")
— 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 decisi… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals (online, 7 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-7-may-2025/3153)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 11:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-7-may-2025/3153 "2025-01-24T11:26:00Z")
— 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 int… --- ## [Event. PELT: MHA Masterclass (online, 21 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-21-may-2025/3156)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 11:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-21-may-2025/3156 "2025-01-24T11:24:00Z")
— 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: Court of Protection and MCA Masterclass (online, 4 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-4-june-2025/3157)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 11:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-4-june-2025/3157 "2025-01-24T11:22:00Z")
— 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… --- ## [Case (Apparent bias). R (Cygnet Health Care Ltd) v CQC \[2025\] EWHC 1 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-apparent-bias-r-cygnet-health-care-ltd-v-cqc-2025-ewhc-1-admin/3141)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2025 11:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-apparent-bias-r-cygnet-health-care-ltd-v-cqc-2025-ewhc-1-admin/3141 "2025-01-23T11:50:00Z")
— A patient who had been a patient at Cygnet hospitals, and had made serious complaints about his treatment there, was subsequently appointed as a CQC inspector. His inspection of Cygnet Hospital Ealing led to a criminal… --- ## [Accepting instructions. SRA, 'Guidance: Accepting instructions from vulnerable clients or third parties acting on their behalf' (30 June 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/accepting-instructions-sra-guidance-accepting-instructions-from-vulnerable-clients-or-third-parties-acting-on-their-behalf-30-june-2022/3138)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2025 12:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/accepting-instructions-sra-guidance-accepting-instructions-from-vulnerable-clients-or-third-parties-acting-on-their-behalf-30-june-2022/3138 "2025-01-22T12:44:00Z")
— The purpose of this guidance is to "highlight issues to consider before receiving and accepting instructions from vulnerable clients or third parties acting on their behalf". Full details available at: https://www.me… --- ## [Case (Mistake of fact - availability of treatment). JB v Elysium Healthcare \[2025\] UKUT 9 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mistake-of-fact-availability-of-treatment-jb-v-elysium-healthcare-2025-ukut-9-aac/3132)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2025 23:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mistake-of-fact-availability-of-treatment-jb-v-elysium-healthcare-2025-ukut-9-aac/3132 "2025-01-21T23:29:00Z")
— Audio recordings made by the patient immediately after the tribunal showed that the RC had lied about intending to resume psychological therapy. On the basis of those recordings, the UT set aside its original refusal t… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Property and affairs meeting (online, 22/1/25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-22-1-25/3110)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2025 22:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-22-1-25/3110 "2025-01-15T22:41:00Z")
— The next COP Court User Group (P&A) Meeting will be held on 22/1/25 at 2pm via Teams. Contact Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) if you wish to attend. Full details available at: https://www.m… --- ## [Case (Appeal against committal order - Court of Appeal's powers). MacPherson v Sunderland City Council \[2024\] EWCA Civ 1579](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-committal-order-court-of-appeals-powers-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2024-ewca-civ-1579/3109)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2025 22:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-committal-order-court-of-appeals-powers-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2024-ewca-civ-1579/3109 "2025-01-15T22:37:00Z")
— There was reason to believe (under MCA 2005 s48) that the appellant lacked capacity in relation to this appeal against a committal order. The Court of Appeal has all the powers of a lower court (whether that be the Cou… --- ## [Case (Non-disclosure of victim's statement except to patient's lawyers). AM v Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust \[2024\] UKUT 438 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-non-disclosure-of-victims-statement-except-to-patients-lawyers-am-v-greater-manchester-mental-health-nhs-foundation-trust-2024-ukut-438-aac/3107)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2025 20:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-non-disclosure-of-victims-statement-except-to-patients-lawyers-am-v-greater-manchester-mental-health-nhs-foundation-trust-2024-ukut-438-aac/3107 "2025-01-15T20:38:00Z")
— (1) An interim non-disclosure order was made under rule 5 allowing disclosure of the victim's statement only to AM's lawyers. That order was continued under rule 14(2), but the tribunal failed properly to consider eith… --- ## [Event. Hill Dickinson: Mental Health Providers Forum (online, 23/1/25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mental-health-providers-forum-online-23-1-25/3081)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2025 20:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mental-health-providers-forum-online-23-1-25/3081 "2025-01-07T20:52:00Z")
— This webinar will cover: summary of the changes proposed by the Mental Health Bill; learning disability and autism focus; nominated person; advance choice documents and responsibilities; implementation in practice; que… --- ## [Percy Report. Royal Commission on the Law Relating to Mental Illness and Mental Deficiency, 'Report' (Cmnd 169, 1957)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/percy-report-royal-commission-on-the-law-relating-to-mental-illness-and-mental-deficiency-report-cmnd-169-1957/3072)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2025 08:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/percy-report-royal-commission-on-the-law-relating-to-mental-illness-and-mental-deficiency-report-cmnd-169-1957/3072 "2025-01-06T08:43:00Z")
— Royal Commission which reported prior to the Mental Health Act 1959. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Royal\_Commission\_on\_the\_Law\_Relating\_to\_Mental\_Illness\_and\_Mental\_Deficiency,\_%27Repor… --- ## [Case (Housing Benefit, litigation capacity). Tendring District Council v AB \[2024\] EWCA Civ 1248](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-housing-benefit-litigation-capacity-tendring-district-council-v-ab-2024-ewca-civ-1248/3048)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2024 14:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-housing-benefit-litigation-capacity-tendring-district-council-v-ab-2024-ewca-civ-1248/3048 "2024-12-12T14:34:00Z")
— "At the hearing a number of separate issues were before the court namely: (i) the capacity of AB to litigate and the appointment of the Official Solicitor to act as his litigation friend; (ii) Tendring's application to… --- ## [Case (Housing Benefit). Tendring District Council v SSWP \[2024\] EWCA Civ 1509](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-housing-benefit-tendring-district-council-v-sswp-2024-ewca-civ-1509/3047)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2024 14:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-housing-benefit-tendring-district-council-v-sswp-2024-ewca-civ-1509/3047 "2024-12-12T14:12:00Z")
— The council had overpaid Housing Benefit to AB, but were unable to recover it from his wife CD, because in the proceedings CD had only been appointee/representative for AB rather than a party in her own right. Full d… --- ## [Law Commission homicide project. Law Commission, 'Reviewing the law of homicide' (web page, 6/12/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/law-commission-homicide-project-law-commission-reviewing-the-law-of-homicide-web-page-6-12-24/3046)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2024 14:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/law-commission-homicide-project-law-commission-reviewing-the-law-of-homicide-web-page-6-12-24/3046 "2024-12-12T14:08:00Z")
— "The Law Commission will review the law relating to homicide offences, including full and partial defences to those offences, and the existing sentencing framework for murder." Full details available at: https://www.… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Property and affairs meeting (online, 8/1/25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-8-1-25/3045)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2024 14:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-8-1-25/3045 "2024-12-12T14:02:00Z")
— The meeting will he held via Microsoft Teams at 2pm. Email Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) if you would like to attend. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Co… --- ## [PDOC guidance. Royal College of Physicians, 'Prolonged disorders of consciousness following sudden onset brain injury: National clinical guidelines' (2020)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/pdoc-guidance-royal-college-of-physicians-prolonged-disorders-of-consciousness-following-sudden-onset-brain-injury-national-clinical-guidelines-2020/3028)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2024 21:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/pdoc-guidance-royal-college-of-physicians-prolonged-disorders-of-consciousness-following-sudden-onset-brain-injury-national-clinical-guidelines-2020/3028 "2024-12-07T21:51:00Z")
— "These guidelines update the previous RCP’s Prolonged disorders of consciousness, National clinical guidelines (2013) particularly in relation to recent developments in assessment and management: and with respect to re… --- ## [Case (Death). NHS North Central London ICB v Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability \[2024\] EWCOP 66 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-nhs-north-central-london-icb-v-royal-hospital-for-neuro-disability-2024-ewcop-66-t3/3027)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2024 21:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-nhs-north-central-london-icb-v-royal-hospital-for-neuro-disability-2024-ewcop-66-t3/3027 "2024-12-07T21:29:00Z")
— (1) XR was in a permanent vegetative state, and the court decided that it was not in his best interests to continue to receive CANH as its benefits were significantly outweighed by its considerable day-to-day burdens. … --- ## [Case (Caesarean). Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust v PQ \[2024\] EWCOP 73 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-caesarean-leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust-v-pq-2024-ewcop-73-t3/3026)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2024 20:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-caesarean-leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust-v-pq-2024-ewcop-73-t3/3026 "2024-12-07T20:53:00Z")
— (1) This application was made when the baby had reached full term despite the applicants having known of the pregnancy (and the mental health and capacity issues) since week 20, so the Trust was criticised for not fol… --- ## [Case (Anticipatory declarations under s16 - assessment of deaf people). Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council v KZ \[2024\] EWCOP 72 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-anticipatory-declarations-under-s16-assessment-of-deaf-people-oldham-metropolitan-borough-council-v-kz-2024-ewcop-72-t3/3025)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2024 20:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-anticipatory-declarations-under-s16-assessment-of-deaf-people-oldham-metropolitan-borough-council-v-kz-2024-ewcop-72-t3/3025 "2024-12-07T20:08:00Z")
— (1) The court decided that it had power to make anticipatory declarations under MCA 2005 s16 (which in this case would render deprivation of liberty under s4A(4) lawful as being a decision of the court under s16(2)(a))… --- ## [Case (Appeal against NWC decision). Evboren v Nursing and Midwifery Council \[2024\] EWHC 2975 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-nwc-decision-evboren-v-nursing-and-midwifery-council-2024-ewhc-2975-admin/3021)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 22:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-nwc-decision-evboren-v-nursing-and-midwifery-council-2024-ewhc-2975-admin/3021 "2024-12-06T22:56:00Z")
— A nurse who had been erased from the register of nurses for sexually activity with patients while a nurse at Cygnet Hospital Ealing unsuccessfully appealed the NWC's Fitness to Practise Panel's decision. Full details… --- ## [Case (Appeal against contempt committal). MacPherson v Sunderland City Council \[2023\] EWCA Civ 574](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-contempt-committal-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2023-ewca-civ-574/3020)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 22:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-contempt-committal-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2023-ewca-civ-574/3020 "2024-12-06T22:18:00Z")
— The appellant had been sentenced to 28 days' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, in relation to taking videos and making social media posts in breach of an injunction. Her appeal was unsuccessful. Full details ava… --- ## [Case (Imprisonment for contempt). Sunderland City Council v MacPherson \[2024\] EWCOP 8](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-imprisonment-for-contempt-sunderland-city-council-v-macpherson-2024-ewcop-8/3018)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 22:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-imprisonment-for-contempt-sunderland-city-council-v-macpherson-2024-ewcop-8/3018 "2024-12-06T22:10:00Z")
— A sentence of three months' imprisonment was imposed for posts on Facebook and X in breach of an injunction, with a previously suspended sentence of 28 days made immediate, to run consecutively. The defendant was in Fr… --- ## [Case (Eye surgery). Re TTN (Medical Treatment: Retinal Detachment) \[2024\] EWCOP 1](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-eye-surgery-re-ttn-medical-treatment-retinal-detachment-2024-ewcop-1/3019)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 22:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-eye-surgery-re-ttn-medical-treatment-retinal-detachment-2024-ewcop-1/3019 "2024-12-06T22:03:00Z")
— TTN, who was detained under the MHA, lacked capacity in relation to proposed eye surgery because of delusional beliefs about the hospital and staff. The surgery was in his best interests. Full details available at: h… --- ## [Case (Death). GUP v EUP \[2024\] EWCOP 3](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-gup-v-eup-2024-ewcop-3/3017)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 21:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-gup-v-eup-2024-ewcop-3/3017 "2024-12-06T21:42:00Z")
— (1) Neither provision of nutrition nor hydration was in EUP's best interests. (2) The family had disagreed with the trust's palliative care plan but the trust, citing legal advice likely grounded on its belief that fur… --- ## [Case (Residence, care and contact). Re DY (Capacity) \[2024\] EWCOP 4](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-care-and-contact-re-dy-capacity-2024-ewcop-4/3016)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 21:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-care-and-contact-re-dy-capacity-2024-ewcop-4/3016 "2024-12-06T21:31:00Z")
— DY had capacity to make decisions about residence, care and contact with others. There were concerns that she might lose capacity in the future (including how she would respond to the birth of her baby and the stresses… --- ## [LPA abuse. Jenny Johnston, 'My dad was stolen from me' (Daily Mail, 27/1/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lpa-abuse-jenny-johnston-my-dad-was-stolen-from-me-daily-mail-27-1-24/3014)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 21:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lpa-abuse-jenny-johnston-my-dad-was-stolen-from-me-daily-mail-27-1-24/3014 "2024-12-06T21:25:00Z")
— This article tells the appellant's story in the case of Re VS (deceased) \[2024\] EWCOP 6. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Jenny\_Johnston,\_%27My\_dad\_was\_stolen\_from\_me%27\_(Daily\_Mail,\_27/1/… --- ## [Case (Discharge of transparency order). Re VS (deceased) \[2024\] EWCOP 6](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-of-transparency-order-re-vs-deceased-2024-ewcop-6/3015)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 21:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-of-transparency-order-re-vs-deceased-2024-ewcop-6/3015 "2024-12-06T21:02:00Z")
— The transparency order was discharged, the two main factors being (a) public interest in the facts of the case, and (b) the subject of the proceedings had died. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 146, December 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-146-december-2024/3012)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2024 22:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-146-december-2024/3012 "2024-12-04T22:34:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the Court of Appeal grapples again with sexual capacity, and important reminders of best interests as good governance and op… --- ## [Fitness to practise. Amy Fenton, 'Blackburn psychiatrist cleared of misconduct after lying about medication' (LancsLive, 20/7/21)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/fitness-to-practise-amy-fenton-blackburn-psychiatrist-cleared-of-misconduct-after-lying-about-medication-lancslive-20-7-21/3008)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2024 22:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/fitness-to-practise-amy-fenton-blackburn-psychiatrist-cleared-of-misconduct-after-lying-about-medication-lancslive-20-7-21/3008 "2024-12-02T22:38:00Z")
— This news article provides some background information on the Medical Practitioners Tribunal decision in Ambreen Malik \[2021\] MHLO 8 (MPT). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Amy\_Fenton,\_%27… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=12) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=14)