# MHLO updates

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## [Case (Gender dysphoria). O v P \[2024\] EWHC 1077 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-gender-dysphoria-o-v-p-2024-ewhc-1077-fam/2798)

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**Last updated:** [7 October 2024 14:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-gender-dysphoria-o-v-p-2024-ewhc-1077-fam/2798 "2024-10-07T14:03:00Z")

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— "In this case I am considering applications with respect to a young person who has just attained the age of 16. The mother has applied for a prohibited steps order (PSO) pursuant to section 8 Children Act 1989 and for …

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## [Case (Residence and care). Re HC \[2024\] EWCOP 24](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-and-care-re-hc-2024-ewcop-24/2796)

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**Last updated:** [7 October 2024 13:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-and-care-re-hc-2024-ewcop-24/2796 "2024-10-07T13:56:00Z")

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— The local authority and ICB responsible for meeting HC's care needs under s117 MHA 1983 jointly sought declarations that she lacked capacity to decide where she should live and receive care, and that it was in her best…

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## [Case (Blood transfusion). Re J (Blood Transfusion: Older Child: Jehovah's Witnesses) \[2024\] EWHC 1034 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-blood-transfusion-re-j-blood-transfusion-older-child-jehovahs-witnesses-2024-ewhc-1034-fam/2797)

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**Last updated:** [7 October 2024 13:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-blood-transfusion-re-j-blood-transfusion-older-child-jehovahs-witnesses-2024-ewhc-1034-fam/2797 "2024-10-07T13:47:00Z")

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— The patient was 17 years 17 months old and consented to surgery but not to the use of blood products were he to suffer a significant uncontrolled intra-operative or post-operative bleed. Full details available at: ht…

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## [Restricted patients statistics. Ministry of Justice, 'Restricted Patients Statistics, 2023, England and Wales' (25/4/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/restricted-patients-statistics-ministry-of-justice-restricted-patients-statistics-2023-england-and-wales-25-4-24/2793)

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**Last updated:** [7 October 2024 11:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/restricted-patients-statistics-ministry-of-justice-restricted-patients-statistics-2023-england-and-wales-25-4-24/2793 "2024-10-07T11:22:00Z")

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— "This annual publication covers the number, offence, admissions, disposals, discharges and ethnicity of restricted patients in England and Wales." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Ministry…

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## [Case (Undue lenience). R v Calocane \[2024\] EWCA Crim 490](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-undue-lenience-r-v-calocane-2024-ewca-crim-490/2792)

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**Last updated:** [7 October 2024 10:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-undue-lenience-r-v-calocane-2024-ewca-crim-490/2792 "2024-10-07T10:49:00Z")

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— Calocane fatally stabbed two teenagers. then just over an hour later fatally stabbed a man, stole his van, and deliberately drove into three people on two separate occasions causing serious injuries. The prosecution ac…

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## [DOL guidance. Law Society, 'Identifying a deprivation of liberty: a practical guide' (18/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dol-guidance-law-society-identifying-a-deprivation-of-liberty-a-practical-guide-18-3-24/2790)

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**Last updated:** [4 October 2024 11:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dol-guidance-law-society-identifying-a-deprivation-of-liberty-a-practical-guide-18-3-24/2790 "2024-10-04T11:21:00Z")

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— The guidance applies the legal framework, including considerations relating to those under 18, to different settings: hospitals; psychiatric care; care homes; supported living/shared lives/extra care; at home; palliati…

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## [Capacity assessment. Alex Ruck Keene et al, 'Guidance note: Relevant information for different categories of decision' (39 Essex Chambers, May 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/capacity-assessment-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-guidance-note-relevant-information-for-different-categories-of-decision-39-essex-chambers-may-2024/2789)

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**Last updated:** [4 October 2024 10:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/capacity-assessment-alex-ruck-keene-et-al-guidance-note-relevant-information-for-different-categories-of-decision-39-essex-chambers-may-2024/2789 "2024-10-04T10:45:00Z")

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— "This guidance note sits alongside our guidance note on carrying out and recording capacity assessments, and is designed to assist social workers and those working in frontline clinical settings when they asked to cons…

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## [Report on MH Bill. Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill, 'Draft Mental Health Bill 2022: Report of Session 2022-23' (HC 696, HL Paper 128, 11/1/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/report-on-mh-bill-joint-committee-on-the-draft-mental-health-bill-draft-mental-health-bill-2022-report-of-session-2022-23-hc-696-hl-paper-128-11-1-23/2784)

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**Last updated:** [2 October 2024 13:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/report-on-mh-bill-joint-committee-on-the-draft-mental-health-bill-draft-mental-health-bill-2022-report-of-session-2022-23-hc-696-hl-paper-128-11-1-23/2784 "2024-10-02T13:03:00Z")

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— Key recommendations: "(1) Creation of a new statutory Mental Health Commissioner post. (2) The Principles underpinning the 2018 Review and respect for racial equality should be included in the Bill. (3) Health organisa…

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## [Report on MH Bill. Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill, 'Draft Mental Health Bill 2022: Report of Session 2022-23' (11/1/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/report-on-mh-bill-joint-committee-on-the-draft-mental-health-bill-draft-mental-health-bill-2022-report-of-session-2022-23-11-1-23/2783)

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**Last updated:** [2 October 2024 13:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/report-on-mh-bill-joint-committee-on-the-draft-mental-health-bill-draft-mental-health-bill-2022-report-of-session-2022-23-11-1-23/2783 "2024-10-02T13:03:00Z")

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— Key recommendations: "(1) Creation of a new statutory Mental Health Commissioner post. (2) The Principles underpinning the 2018 Review and respect for racial equality should be included in the Bill. (3) Health organisa…

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## [UT case summary. Roger Pezzani and Alex Schymyck, 'Upper Tribunal provides important guidance on proceeding without aftercare evidence' (Garden Court Chambers, 17/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ut-case-summary-roger-pezzani-and-alex-schymyck-upper-tribunal-provides-important-guidance-on-proceeding-without-aftercare-evidence-garden-court-chambers-17-11-23/2782)

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**Last updated:** [2 October 2024 12:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ut-case-summary-roger-pezzani-and-alex-schymyck-upper-tribunal-provides-important-guidance-on-proceeding-without-aftercare-evidence-garden-court-chambers-17-11-23/2782 "2024-10-02T12:12:00Z")

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— Extract from this summary of SS v Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust \[2023\] UKUT 258 (AAC): "(1) The Tribunal should adjourn to obtain aftercare evidence where it is capable of affecting the the outcome of the h…

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## [Event. MHLA: 25th Annual Conference (Bristol, 15/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-25th-annual-conference-bristol-15-11-24/2780)

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**Last updated:** [1 October 2024 21:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-25th-annual-conference-bristol-15-11-24/2780 "2024-10-01T21:48:00Z")

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— Confirmed speakers include: Najmus Madarbux (Legal Aid Agency); Sarah Johnston (DCP); Dr Alexander Hamilton (consultant forensic psychologist); Tam Gill; Dr Laura Janes. Full programme to be announced. Chairman: Neil C…

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## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (London, 4-5 November 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-4-5-november-2024/2781)

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**Last updated:** [1 October 2024 21:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-4-5-november-2024/2781 "2024-10-01T21:44:00Z")

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— 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: £270 (mem…

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## [Case (Change in status - C/D to recalled). AC v Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust \[2024\] UKUT 297 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-change-in-status-c-d-to-recalled-ac-v-southern-health-nhs-foundation-trust-2024-ukut-297-aac/2779)

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**Last updated:** [1 October 2024 20:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-change-in-status-c-d-to-recalled-ac-v-southern-health-nhs-foundation-trust-2024-ukut-297-aac/2779 "2024-10-01T20:57:00Z")

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— An application to the tribunal was made by a conditionally discharged patient. The tribunal lost its jurisdiction on the application when the patient was recalled. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthl…

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## [Annual CQC report on MHA. CQC, 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/23' (23/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2022-23-23-3-24/2778)

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**Last updated:** [1 October 2024 13:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2022-23-23-3-24/2778 "2024-10-01T13:46:00Z")

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— "This report sets out CQC’s activity and findings during 2022/23 from our engagement with people who are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) as well as a review of services registered to assess, treat and care …

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## [Case (Sentencing following CQC prosecution). R v Priory Healthcare Limited \[2024\] MHLO 2](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-sentencing-following-cqc-prosecution-r-v-priory-healthcare-limited-2024-mhlo-2/2777)

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**Last updated:** [1 October 2024 13:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-sentencing-following-cqc-prosecution-r-v-priory-healthcare-limited-2024-mhlo-2/2777 "2024-10-01T13:01:00Z")

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— Priory Healthcare Limited was fined £650,000 and ordered to pay £43,672 costs and £180 victim surcharge. Matthew Caseby, a patient in Priory Hospital Woodbourne, had climbed a fence and died after being hit by a train.…

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## [CQC prosecution. CQC, 'Priory Healthcare Limited ordered to pay £693,852 after failing to provide safe care and treatment to Mr Matthew Caseby' (12/3/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cqc-prosecution-cqc-priory-healthcare-limited-ordered-to-pay-693-852-after-failing-to-provide-safe-care-and-treatment-to-mr-matthew-caseby-12-3-24/2776)

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**Last updated:** [1 October 2024 12:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cqc-prosecution-cqc-priory-healthcare-limited-ordered-to-pay-693-852-after-failing-to-provide-safe-care-and-treatment-to-mr-matthew-caseby-12-3-24/2776 "2024-10-01T12:51:00Z")

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— Priory Healthcare Limited was fined £650,000 and ordered to pay £43,672 costs and £180 victim surcharge. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/CQC,\_%27Priory\_Healthcare\_Limited\_ordered\_to\_pay\_%…

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## [Case (Termination of litigation friend appointment). Major v Kirishana \[2023\] EWHC 1593 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-termination-of-litigation-friend-appointment-major-v-kirishana-2023-ewhc-1593-kb/2772)

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**Last updated:** [27 September 2024 21:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-termination-of-litigation-friend-appointment-major-v-kirishana-2023-ewhc-1593-kb/2772 "2024-09-27T21:21:00Z")

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— Appeal against refusal to order termination of litigation friend appointment. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Major\_v\_Kirishana\_(2023)\_EWHC\_1593\_(KB)?id=270924-2121

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## [DOL Court data. Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, 'National deprivation of liberty court: Latest data trends' (June 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dol-court-data-nuffield-family-justice-observatory-national-deprivation-of-liberty-court-latest-data-trends-june-2023/2771)

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**Last updated:** [27 September 2024 20:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dol-court-data-nuffield-family-justice-observatory-national-deprivation-of-liberty-court-latest-data-trends-june-2023/2771 "2024-09-27T20:52:00Z")

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— "This briefing highlights high-level data trends during the full 12 months of the court pilot." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Nuffield\_Family\_Justice\_Observatory,\_%27National\_deprivatio…

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## [National DOL list. President of the Family Division, 'Revised national listing protocol for applications that seek deprivation of liberty orders relating to children under the inherent jurisdiction' (September 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/national-dol-list-president-of-the-family-division-revised-national-listing-protocol-for-applications-that-seek-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-relating-to-children-under-the-inherent-jurisdiction-september-2023/2770)

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**Last updated:** [27 September 2024 20:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/national-dol-list-president-of-the-family-division-revised-national-listing-protocol-for-applications-that-seek-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-relating-to-children-under-the-inherent-jurisdiction-september-2023/2770 "2024-09-27T20:01:00Z")

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— "Following the conclusion of the initial pilot scheme in July 2023 and the extensive consultation with judges and other stakeholders which followed, the organisation and listing of DoL orders relating to children under…

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## [MHA book. Richard Jones, Mental Health Act Manual (27th edn, Sweet and Maxwell 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-book-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-27th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2024/2758)

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**Last updated:** [25 September 2024 21:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-book-richard-jones-mental-health-act-manual-27th-edn-sweet-and-maxwell-2024/2758 "2024-09-25T21:16:00Z")

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— The MHA book. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Richard\_Jones,\_Mental\_Health\_Act\_Manual\_(27th\_edn,\_Sweet\_and\_Maxwell\_2024)?id=250924-2116

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## [Event. Browne Jacobson: Mental health and capacity forum - case law update (online, 5/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-browne-jacobson-mental-health-and-capacity-forum-case-law-update-online-5-11-24/2757)

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**Last updated:** [25 September 2024 21:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-browne-jacobson-mental-health-and-capacity-forum-case-law-update-online-5-11-24/2757 "2024-09-25T21:10:00Z")

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— Specifically designed for professionals in health and social care, this session will cover significant recent cases related to mental health, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty. N.B. "The content of this webina…

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## [Event. Blake Morgan: Mental Health & Capacity Matters (online, 10/10/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-blake-morgan-mental-health-capacity-matters-online-10-10-24/2740)

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**Last updated:** [21 September 2024 20:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-blake-morgan-mental-health-capacity-matters-online-10-10-24/2740 "2024-09-21T20:34:00Z")

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— The firm's annual review of mental health and mental capacity law. Speakers: Eve Piffaretti, Tina Whitman, Daniel Taylor. Cost: free. Time: 10am - 11am. See Blake Morgan website for further details and booking informat…

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## [Event. PELT: Becoming a Mental Health Act Administrator - the Basics (online, 23/10/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-23-10-24/2707)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-23-10-24/2707 "2024-09-11T12:12:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 30/10/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-30-10-24/2708)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-30-10-24/2708 "2024-09-11T12:10:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and Deprivation of Liberty (online, 6/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-6-11-24/2709)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-6-11-24/2709 "2024-09-11T12:09:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Event. PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals (online, 13/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-13-11-24/2710)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-13-11-24/2710 "2024-09-11T12:08:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Event. PELT: Masterclass for MHA Administrators (online, 20/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-20-11-24/2711)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-20-11-24/2711 "2024-09-11T12:06:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Event. PELT: MHA Masterclass (online, 27/11/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-27-11-24/2712)

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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-27-11-24/2712 "2024-09-11T12:05:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Event. PELT: Court of Protection and MCA Masterclass (online, 3/12/24)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-3-12-24/2713)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [11 September 2024 12:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-3-12-24/2713 "2024-09-11T12:01:00Z")

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— 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…

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## [Case (Capacity and Article 14 other status). Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Mailley \[2023\] EWCA Civ 1246](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-article-14-other-status-dudley-metropolitan-borough-council-v-mailley-2023-ewca-civ-1246/2696)

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— This housing law case considered capacity and "other status" in an Article 14 discrimination claim. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Dudley\_Metropolitan\_Borough\_Council\_v\_Mailley\_(2023)\_EW…

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