# MHLO updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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— The CPD scheme is now fully up to date, with 12 tests online relating to the past 12 months' website updates (6 MHA tests and 6 MCA tests). The CPD scheme is primarily aimed at mental health solicitors, and is an ideal…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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**Last updated:** [8 October 2025 08:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-meric-v-navis-2022-ewhc-221-qb/4413 "2025-10-08T08:56:00Z")

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## [Case (Contempt sentencing). Norfolk County Council v Grady (Re CA) \[2025\] EWCOP 15 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contempt-sentencing-norfolk-county-council-v-grady-re-ca-2025-ewcop-15-t3/4362)

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**Last updated:** [6 October 2025 20:32 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contempt-sentencing-norfolk-county-council-v-grady-re-ca-2025-ewcop-15-t3/4362 "2025-10-06T20:32:00Z")

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— The judge found that the defendant had breached undertakings and an injunction, and sentenced her (with a fine) for contempt. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Norfolk\_County\_Council\_v\_Grad…

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## [ADHD and benefits. DWP, 'DMG memo 07/25: DLA - ADHD and severe mental impairment - effect of Upper Tribunal decision' (June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/adhd-and-benefits-dwp-dmg-memo-07-25-dla-adhd-and-severe-mental-impairment-effect-of-upper-tribunal-decision-june-2025/4356)

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**Last updated:** [6 October 2025 11:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/adhd-and-benefits-dwp-dmg-memo-07-25-dla-adhd-and-severe-mental-impairment-effect-of-upper-tribunal-decision-june-2025/4356 "2025-10-06T11:38:00Z")

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— Guidance on the decision in PM v SSWP \[2025\] UKUT 85 (AAC). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DWP,\_%27DMG\_memo\_07/25:\_DLA\_-\_ADHD\_and\_severe\_mental\_impairment\_-\_effect\_of\_Upper\_Tribunal\_deci…

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## [Unregistered placements. Children's Commissioner, 'Illegal Children's Homes' (December 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/unregistered-placements-childrens-commissioner-illegal-childrens-homes-december-2024/4353)

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**Last updated:** [6 October 2025 09:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/unregistered-placements-childrens-commissioner-illegal-childrens-homes-december-2024/4353 "2025-10-06T09:56:00Z")

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— The headings in the executive summary are: Findings; Who are the children in unregistered homes?; What are the placements like?; Differences between children on or not on Deprivation of Liberty orders; What is next for…

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## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 154, October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-154-october-2025/4349)

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**Last updated:** [6 October 2025 08:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-154-october-2025/4349 "2025-10-06T08:01:00Z")

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— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: time-specificity of capacity (again), a Welsh primer on key caselaw and urban myths around s.4B MCA 2005; (2) In the Propert…

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## [Event. Ministry of Justice: Supervised discharge (online, 25 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-ministry-of-justice-supervised-discharge-online-25-november-2025/4332)

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**Last updated:** [2 October 2025 08:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-ministry-of-justice-supervised-discharge-online-25-november-2025/4332 "2025-10-02T08:16:00Z")

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— "Supervised Discharge – the power to discharge capacitous restricted patients with conditions that amount to a deprivation of liberty. This session will be led by one of our Senior Management Team members. It will be a…

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## [Case (Litigation capacity). GRM v Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust \[2025\] EWHC 790 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-grm-v-liverpool-university-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-ewhc-790-kb/4331)

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**Last updated:** [30 September 2025 13:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-litigation-capacity-grm-v-liverpool-university-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-ewhc-790-kb/4331 "2025-09-30T13:24:00Z")

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— The court considered the claimant's capacity to conduct litigation and manage funds, in the context of a clinical negligence claim. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/GRM\_v\_Liverpool\_Univers…

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## [Case (Conflict of interest and deputyship). Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation Ltd v Public Guardian \[2015\] EWCOP 94](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-conflict-of-interest-and-deputyship-irwin-mitchell-trust-corporation-ltd-v-public-guardian-2015-ewcop-94/4330)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [30 September 2025 13:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-conflict-of-interest-and-deputyship-irwin-mitchell-trust-corporation-ltd-v-public-guardian-2015-ewcop-94/4330 "2025-09-30T13:12:00Z")

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— Application by Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation for an order relating to the circumstances in which it may appoint an associated company to manage the investments of clients for whom it acts as a deputy for property an…

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## [Intermediaries. Parole Board, 'Intermediaries Member Guidance' (v1.0, July 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/intermediaries-parole-board-intermediaries-member-guidance-v1-0-july-2024/4328)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 September 2025 12:32 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/intermediaries-parole-board-intermediaries-member-guidance-v1-0-july-2024/4328 "2025-09-29T12:32:00Z")

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— "Guidance for panels to identify if/when the support of an intermediary may be required for a prisoner." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Parole\_Board,\_%27Intermediaries\_Member\_Guidance%27…

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## [Case (Child DOL). Re N (A child: deprivation of liberty orders) \[2025\] EWHC 1690 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-child-dol-re-n-a-child-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-2025-ewhc-1690-fam/4323)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [28 September 2025 22:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-child-dol-re-n-a-child-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-2025-ewhc-1690-fam/4323 "2025-09-28T22:07:00Z")

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— "It is an application for permission to invoke the inherent jurisdiction and, if that were permitted, for an order authorising the local authority to deprive N, a young woman, of her liberty. N was 17 years old when th…

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## [Case (Inquest). R (Ferguson) v HM Assistant Coroner for Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens \[2025\] EWHC 1901 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inquest-r-ferguson-v-hm-assistant-coroner-for-sefton-knowsley-and-st-helens-2025-ewhc-1901-admin/4322)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [28 September 2025 22:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inquest-r-ferguson-v-hm-assistant-coroner-for-sefton-knowsley-and-st-helens-2025-ewhc-1901-admin/4322 "2025-09-28T22:04:00Z")

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— Inquest case with mental health background. Judicial review of decisions that the enhanced investigative duty under Article 2 was not engaged and that the inquest would be heard without a jury because s7(2)(b) Coroners…

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## [Case (IPP to s37/41). R v Osmond \[2025\] EWCA Crim 835](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ipp-to-s37-41-r-v-osmond-2025-ewca-crim-835/4317)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [26 September 2025 21:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ipp-to-s37-41-r-v-osmond-2025-ewca-crim-835/4317 "2025-09-26T21:44:00Z")

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— An extension of time of over 12 years having been granted, the court quashed prison sentences (IPP and determinate) and replaced them with restricted hospital orders. Full details available at: https://www.mentalheal…

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