# MHLO updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=20 [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:** 21 --- ## [Restricted patient discharge guidance. Mental Health Casework Section, 'Guidance: Section 42 Discharge' (March 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/restricted-patient-discharge-guidance-mental-health-casework-section-guidance-section-42-discharge-march-2022/1805)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 22:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/restricted-patient-discharge-guidance-mental-health-casework-section-guidance-section-42-discharge-march-2022/1805 "2023-08-23T22:20:24Z")
— "This guidance sets out the SoS’s approach to applications for discharge under section 42(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA)." Very detailed guidance is given on when conditional and absolute discharge will be gran… --- ## [Form for requesting MOJ discharge. Ministry of Justice, 'Discharge Application for Restricted Patients' (v2.1, 24/2/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/form-for-requesting-moj-discharge-ministry-of-justice-discharge-application-for-restricted-patients-v2-1-24-2-22/1804)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 21:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/form-for-requesting-moj-discharge-ministry-of-justice-discharge-application-for-restricted-patients-v2-1-24-2-22/1804 "2023-08-23T21:45:35Z")
— "Please use this form for all forms of discharge (absolute, conditional or lifting the s41 Restriction Order). This form is primarily designed for use by patients’ Responsible Clinicians but can be used by patients the… --- ## [Case (Ordinary residence and s117). R (Worcestershire County Council) v SSHSC \[2023\] UKSC 31](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ordinary-residence-and-s117-r-worcestershire-county-council-v-sshsc-2023-uksc-31/1788)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 23:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ordinary-residence-and-s117-r-worcestershire-county-council-v-sshsc-2023-uksc-31/1788 "2023-08-14T23:11:08Z")
— JG was detained under s3 in Worcestershire (Area 1), discharged to residential care in Swindon (Area 2), detained again under s3 in Swindon and discharged again. The Supreme Court held that: (1) a duty under section 11… --- ## [Case (HSE prosecution). Parkcare Homes (No.2) Ltd and Priory Central Services Ltd \[2023\] MHLO 2 (HSE)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-hse-prosecution-parkcare-homes-no-2-ltd-and-priory-central-services-ltd-2023-mhlo-2-hse/1787)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 22:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-hse-prosecution-parkcare-homes-no-2-ltd-and-priory-central-services-ltd-2023-mhlo-2-hse/1787 "2023-08-14T22:05:58Z")
— These two companies within the Priory Group pleaded guilty to offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 after failing to manage risks to care staff and patients from violence and aggression at the Prio… --- ## [Case (Section 136 detention and section 139 leave). KU v Commissioner of the City of London Police \[2023\] EWHC 1853 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-136-detention-and-section-139-leave-ku-v-commissioner-of-the-city-of-london-police-2023-ewhc-1853-kb/1777)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2023 16:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-136-detention-and-section-139-leave-ku-v-commissioner-of-the-city-of-london-police-2023-ewhc-1853-kb/1777 "2023-08-01T16:21:49Z")
— The police entered the claimant's flat, asked him to enter the corridor, and in the corridor detained him under s136. The claimant sought damages for false imprisonment, arguing that the s136 power had been unlawfully … --- ## [Job advert. Stephensons Solicitors, Wigan - COP Solicitor (listed until 20/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-stephensons-solicitors-wigan-cop-solicitor-listed-until-20-10-23/1749)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2023 22:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-stephensons-solicitors-wigan-cop-solicitor-listed-until-20-10-23/1749 "2023-07-23T22:06:02Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Stephensons\_Solicitors,\_Wigan\_-\_COP\_Solicitor\_(listed\_until\_20/10/23)?id=230723-2157 --- ## [Paper reference hearings for hospital-based patients. TPC, 'Consultation on possible amendments to the HESC Rules 2008 regarding proposed changes to the way that the FTT decides cases referred to the Tribunal pursuant to s68 MHA 1983' (consultation from 18/7/23 to 29/8/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-consultation-on-possible-amendments-to-the-hesc-rules-2008-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-to-the-tribunal-pursuant-to-s68-mha-1983-consultation-from-18-7-2/1748)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2023 00:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-consultation-on-possible-amendments-to-the-hesc-rules-2008-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-to-the-tribunal-pursuant-to-s68-mha-1983-consultation-from-18-7-2/1748 "2023-07-23T00:07:17Z")
— (1) The tribunal wants its rule 35 power to determine reference cases on the papers (where an adult patient does not wish to attend or be represented) to be extended from community patients to hospital-based patients. … --- ## [Tribunal contact details. Mental Health Tribunal, 'Email addresses for MHT' (20/8/21)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-contact-details-mental-health-tribunal-email-addresses-for-mht-20-8-21/1737)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2023 13:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-contact-details-mental-health-tribunal-email-addresses-for-mht-20-8-21/1737 "2023-07-19T13:12:18Z")
— The document was last updated in 2021 but the tribunal secretariat confirmed that it is pretty much up to date in July 2023. Add "cjsm.net" for secure email, e.g. mhtapplications@justice.gov.uk becomes mhtapplications@… --- ## [Case (Pre-inquest costs). Briley v Leicester Partnership NHS Trust \[2023\] EWHC 1470 (SCCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pre-inquest-costs-briley-v-leicester-partnership-nhs-trust-2023-ewhc-1470-scco/1728)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2023 21:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pre-inquest-costs-briley-v-leicester-partnership-nhs-trust-2023-ewhc-1470-scco/1728 "2023-07-15T21:17:06Z")
— Legal Aid for an inquest ran alongside CFAs for civil litigation. Pre-inquest work would have been recoverable under Legal Aid but was instead claimed from the defendant at market rates when the litigation concluded su… --- ## [Case (Transparency in committal proceedings). Esper v NHS North West London ICB \[2023\] EWCOP 29](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-transparency-in-committal-proceedings-esper-v-nhs-north-west-london-icb-2023-ewcop-29/1727)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2023 20:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-transparency-in-committal-proceedings-esper-v-nhs-north-west-london-icb-2023-ewcop-29/1727 "2023-07-15T20:42:05Z")
— This was an appeal from a COP district judge's judge's decision in committal proceedings to (a) publish a judgment naming Dr Esper as a contemnor; and (b) permit the publication of Dr Esper's name, while restricting th… --- ## [Case (Habitual residence). Aberdeenshire Council v SF \[2023\] EWCOP 28](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-habitual-residence-aberdeenshire-council-v-sf-2023-ewcop-28/1725)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-habitual-residence-aberdeenshire-council-v-sf-2023-ewcop-28/1725 "2023-07-14T22:12:46Z")
— A Scottish patient was transferred to an English psychiatric hospital in 2015, was fit for discharge in 2017, and was eventually discharged in 2022 to a placement in England because nothing could be found in Scotland. … --- ## [Case (Deputyship and employment dispute). Brassington v Knights Professional Services Ltd \[2023\] EWHC 1568 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-deputyship-and-employment-dispute-brassington-v-knights-professional-services-ltd-2023-ewhc-1568-ch/1724)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-deputyship-and-employment-dispute-brassington-v-knights-professional-services-ltd-2023-ewhc-1568-ch/1724 "2023-07-14T22:12:46Z")
— The claimant solicitor had been a salaried partner at the defendant law firm. When she resigned, the firm for the first time sought payment of £211,632.76 so-called "work in progress" which had accumulated over six yea… --- ## [Case (MCA treatment for MHA patient). Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust v HJ \[2023\] EWFC 92](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mca-treatment-for-mha-patient-norfolk-and-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust-v-hj-2023-ewfc-92/1723)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mca-treatment-for-mha-patient-norfolk-and-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust-v-hj-2023-ewfc-92/1723 "2023-07-14T22:12:46Z")
— HJ was detained under MHA 1983 s3 but treatment under restraint for her constipation could not be provided under MHA 1983 s63. The trust asked the court to authorise deprivation of liberty; the judge in email correspon… --- ## [Parole Board and capacity. Parole Board, 'Mental Capacity Assessments and Litigation Friends: Member Guidance' (v1.0, October 2021)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/parole-board-and-capacity-parole-board-mental-capacity-assessments-and-litigation-friends-member-guidance-v1-0-october-2021/1722)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/parole-board-and-capacity-parole-board-mental-capacity-assessments-and-litigation-friends-member-guidance-v1-0-october-2021/1722 "2023-07-14T22:12:45Z")
— "The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases where mental capacity is a consideration." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 133, July 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-133-july-2023/1721)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-133-july-2023/1721 "2023-07-14T22:12:45Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an Anglo-Welsh LPS update and cases covering contingency planning, executive capacity, decision-specificity and restraining … --- ## [New forms. Legal Aid Agency, 'Civil news: changes to civil legal aid forms' (3/7/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-forms-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-changes-to-civil-legal-aid-forms-3-7-23/1720)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-forms-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-changes-to-civil-legal-aid-forms-3-7-23/1720 "2023-07-14T22:12:44Z")
— New forms will come into force on 3/8/23 and will appear on the Gov.uk website on the same day. Previous versions will be accepted up to 3/9/23. The following forms will be changed: CW1, CW1&2 MH, CW2 (IMM), CW5, CIVAP… --- ## [Mental capacity case reports. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Case Reports' (issue 1, April 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-1-april-2023/1719)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-1-april-2023/1719 "2023-07-14T22:12:43Z")
— This series of law reports will cover cases which contain an authorative interpretation of the MCA or address a point of practice or procedure of wider significance. The cases in this issue are: (1) North Bristol NHS T… --- ## [Mental capacity case reports. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Case Reports' (issue 2, July 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-2-july-2023/1718)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-2-july-2023/1718 "2023-07-14T22:12:43Z")
— The cases in this issue are: (1) EG v AP \[2023\] EWCOP 15Not on Bailii!, \[2023\] 39ECMCR 3; (2) Re Public Guardian’s Severance Applications \[2023\] EWCOP 24Not on Bailii!, \[2023\] 39ECMCR 4; (3) Baker v Hewston \[2023\] EWHC… --- ## [Financial abuse. Law Society, 'Guide: Financial abuse' (13/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-abuse-law-society-guide-financial-abuse-13-6-23/1717)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-abuse-law-society-guide-financial-abuse-13-6-23/1717 "2023-07-14T22:12:43Z")
— "This guidance is aimed at all solicitors who advise clients who are or may be at risk of financial abuse, in particular those conducting private client work involving estate and financial planning, property transactio… --- ## [Vulnerable clients. Law Society, 'Guide: Meeting the needs of vulnerable clients' (29/11/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/vulnerable-clients-law-society-guide-meeting-the-needs-of-vulnerable-clients-29-11-22/1716)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/vulnerable-clients-law-society-guide-meeting-the-needs-of-vulnerable-clients-29-11-22/1716 "2023-07-14T22:12:42Z")
— "This guide will help you identify and meet the needs of clients who may have difficulty using legal services, or who may be at risk of acting against their own best interests." Full details available at: https://www… --- ## [ALRs in COP. Law Society, 'Practice note: Accredited legal representatives in the Court of Protection' (5/12/19)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-5-12-19/1715)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-5-12-19/1715 "2023-07-14T22:12:42Z")
— "This practice note includes detailed advice on: the role of an accredited legal representative; communicating with and taking instructions from your client; representing P and ensuring P’s effective participation; you… --- ## [Clients and capacity. Law Society, 'Working with clients who may lack mental capacity' (14/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/clients-and-capacity-law-society-working-with-clients-who-may-lack-mental-capacity-14-6-23/1714)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/clients-and-capacity-law-society-working-with-clients-who-may-lack-mental-capacity-14-6-23/1714 "2023-07-14T22:12:41Z")
— "This guidance is aimed at solicitors, and will help you assess whether clients have mental capacity to instruct you, and whether you can accept and act on the client’s instructions. It explains the principles for asse… --- ## [Event. PELT: Sex, marriage and relationships (online, 10/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-sex-marriage-and-relationships-online-10-10-23/1684)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 21:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-sex-marriage-and-relationships-online-10-10-23/1684 "2023-06-26T21:06:39Z")
— Engaging in and consenting to sex. Preventing sex by limiting contact. The right to pay for sex (and can staff facilitate this?) Capacity to understand the other person’s ability to consent. Capacity to marry. Vulnerab… --- ## [Event. PELT: Court of Protection/MCA Masterclass - Legal Update (online, 5/12/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-mca-masterclass-legal-update-online-5-12-23/1683)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-mca-masterclass-legal-update-online-5-12-23/1683 "2023-06-26T20:56:50Z")
— 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… --- ## [Event. PELT: Masterclass for MHA Administrators (online, 30/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-30-11-23/1682)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-masterclass-for-mha-administrators-online-30-11-23/1682 "2023-06-26T20:56:50Z")
— 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… --- ## [Event. PELT: Depriving Children and Young People of their liberty lawfully (online, 28/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-depriving-children-and-young-people-of-their-liberty-lawfully-online-28-11-23/1681)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-depriving-children-and-young-people-of-their-liberty-lawfully-online-28-11-23/1681 "2023-06-26T20:56:50Z")
— How to lawfully deprive a C or YP of their liberty requires great care. What is a DoL and where does PR fit? The course looks at the complex inter relationship between the MCA, MHA and Children Act. When should a child… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to using Court of Protection including s21A appeals (online, 14/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-court-of-protection-including-s21a-appeals-online-14-11-23/1680)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-using-court-of-protection-including-s21a-appeals-online-14-11-23/1680 "2023-06-26T20:56:49Z")
— 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: Introduction to MCA and Deprivation of Liberty (online, 2/11/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-2-11-23/1679)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-2-11-23/1679 "2023-06-26T20:56:49Z")
— 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 the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 31/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-31-10-23/1678)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-31-10-23/1678 "2023-06-26T20:56:49Z")
— 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… --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming an MHA Administrator - the basics (online, 19/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-19-10-23/1677)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2023 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-19-10-23/1677 "2023-06-26T20:56:48Z")
— 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. See PELT website … [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=19) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=21)