# MHLO updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=7 [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:** 8 --- ## [Case (Unduly lenient hospital order). R v Baja (AG's ref) \[2025\] EWCA Crim 967](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-unduly-lenient-hospital-order-r-v-baja-ags-ref-2025-ewca-crim-967/4315)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2025 21:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-unduly-lenient-hospital-order-r-v-baja-ags-ref-2025-ewca-crim-967/4315 "2025-09-26T21:15:00Z")
— An unrestricted hospital order was unduly lenient for this rapist, and was substituted with an extended determinate sentence with a 5-year custodial term and 3-year extended licence (which also seems lenient). Full d… --- ## [Case (Unfitness to plead and funding). R v Kurtaj \[2025\] EWCA Crim 1163](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-unfitness-to-plead-and-funding-r-v-kurtaj-2025-ewca-crim-1163/4314)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2025 21:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-unfitness-to-plead-and-funding-r-v-kurtaj-2025-ewca-crim-1163/4314 "2025-09-26T21:07:00Z")
— This appeal against findings made under s4A CPIA 1964 ends with a detailed section entitled "Persons found unfit to plead: representation and funding on appeal". Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw… --- ## [MHA statistics. NHS Digital, 'Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2024-25' (18 September 2015)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-statistics-nhs-digital-mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures-2024-25-18-september-2015/4310)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 21:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-statistics-nhs-digital-mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures-2024-25-18-september-2015/4310 "2025-09-25T21:58:00Z")
— Official statistics about uses of the MHA in England during 2024-25. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/NHS\_Digital,\_%27Mental\_Health\_Act\_Statistics,\_Annual\_Figures,\_2024-25%27\_(18\_September… --- ## [Case (PB oral hearing). Anditon v Parole Board \[2025\] EWHC 2099 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pb-oral-hearing-anditon-v-parole-board-2025-ewhc-2099-admin/4306)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 21:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pb-oral-hearing-anditon-v-parole-board-2025-ewhc-2099-admin/4306 "2025-09-25T21:55:00Z")
— The mental health background was relevant to the High Court's decision to quash the refusal to hold an oral hearing. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Anditon\_v\_Parole\_Board\_(2025)\_EWHC\_209… --- ## [Case (DOLS complaint). London Borough of Redbridge (LGSCO, 24 017 751)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dols-complaint-london-borough-of-redbridge-lgsco-24-017-751/4307)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 21:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-dols-complaint-london-borough-of-redbridge-lgsco-24-017-751/4307 "2025-09-25T21:49:00Z")
— LGSCO Summary: "Mr X complained about the Council’s decision not to authorise a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) for his adult child, Y. We ended our investigation because the Court of Protection is best placed… --- ## [Case (Aftercare complaint). Liverpool City Council (LGSCO, 25 000 113)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-aftercare-complaint-liverpool-city-council-lgsco-25-000-113/4308)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 21:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-aftercare-complaint-liverpool-city-council-lgsco-25-000-113/4308 "2025-09-25T21:47:00Z")
— LGSCO Summary: "Ms X complains the Council, Trust and ICB are not providing her with section 117 aftercare support which she is entitled to after being detained under Section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983. We will no… --- ## [Case (MHA assessment complaint). Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council (LGSCO, 24 020 393)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mha-assessment-complaint-royal-borough-of-windsor-and-maidenhead-council-lgsco-24-020-393/4309)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 21:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mha-assessment-complaint-royal-borough-of-windsor-and-maidenhead-council-lgsco-24-020-393/4309 "2025-09-25T21:42:00Z")
— LGSCO Summary: "Miss X complained about the way professionals assessed her under the Mental Health Act 1983 and their recommendation that she should be detained. We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint. This is beca… --- ## [Case (Capacity and homelessness application). London Borough of Redbridge (LGSCO, 25 007 484)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-homelessness-application-london-borough-of-redbridge-lgsco-25-007-484/4305)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 21:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-homelessness-application-london-borough-of-redbridge-lgsco-25-007-484/4305 "2025-09-25T21:37:00Z")
— LGSCO summary: "The Council failed to properly assess the capacity of three family members to make a homelessness application when they told the Council they were suffering domestic abuse. The Council did not deal with… --- ## [Looked-after children. Department for Education, 'Improving the outcomes of looked after children and young people in complex situations with multiple needs, at risk or subject to a deprivation of liberty' (25 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looked-after-children-department-for-education-improving-the-outcomes-of-looked-after-children-and-young-people-in-complex-situations-with-multiple-needs-at-risk-or-subject-to-a-deprivation-of-liberty-25-september-2025/4304)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 19:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looked-after-children-department-for-education-improving-the-outcomes-of-looked-after-children-and-young-people-in-complex-situations-with-multiple-needs-at-risk-or-subject-to-a-deprivation-of-liberty-25-september-2025/4304 "2025-09-25T19:45:00Z")
— "This report is about looked-after children and young people with multiple needs who either: have been deprived of their liberty; are at risk of being deprived of their liberty." Full details available at: https://ww… --- ## [Event. MHLA: 26th Annual Conference (London, 14 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-26th-annual-conference-london-14-november-2025/4287)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2025 13:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-26th-annual-conference-london-14-november-2025/4287 "2025-09-19T13:23:00Z")
— The conference will take place at the Victory Services Club in London. Speakers: Najmus Mardabux (LAA); Laura Janes (case law update); Callum Ross (consultant forensic psychiatrist); Michael Kennedy (barrister/ALR); An… --- ## [Case (Financial complaint). Norfolk County Council (24 008 908) \[2025\] MHLO 16 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-financial-complaint-norfolk-county-council-24-008-908-2025-mhlo-16-lgsco/4282)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 09:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-financial-complaint-norfolk-county-council-24-008-908-2025-mhlo-16-lgsco/4282 "2025-09-18T09:55:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complained the Council failed to protect his late sister in-law, Ms Y, from financial abuse. There was no fault in the way the Council investigated Mr X’s concerns under its safeguarding proc… --- ## [Case (Sex and marriage). Re W (Capacity to engage in sexual relations and marry) \[2025\] EWCOP 32 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-sex-and-marriage-re-w-capacity-to-engage-in-sexual-relations-and-marry-2025-ewcop-32-t2/4280)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 09:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-sex-and-marriage-re-w-capacity-to-engage-in-sexual-relations-and-marry-2025-ewcop-32-t2/4280 "2025-09-18T09:11:00Z")
— W, a 32 year old woman with a learning disability and a childhood diagnosis of autism, had the capacity to engage in sexual relations ("but she is a vulnerable individual who will need support at appropriate times to b… --- ## [Case (Contempt appeal). Macpherson v Sunderland City Council \[2025\] EWCA Civ 1159](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contempt-appeal-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2025-ewca-civ-1159/4281)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 09:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-contempt-appeal-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2025-ewca-civ-1159/4281 "2025-09-18T09:05:00Z")
— Appeal against Court of Protection's finding of contempt of court and sentence of imprisonment. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Macpherson\_v\_Sunderland\_City\_Council\_(2025)\_EWCA\_Civ\_1159?i… --- ## [Case (Capacity and contempt). Macpherson v Sunderland City Council \[2025\] EWCOP 18 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-contempt-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2025-ewcop-18-t3/4278)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 08:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-and-contempt-macpherson-v-sunderland-city-council-2025-ewcop-18-t3/4278 "2025-09-18T08:57:00Z")
— The Court of Protection decided, the matter having been referred by the Court of Appeal, that the appellant had had capacity to conduct proceedings when she had been imprisoned for contempt, and that she currently had … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (online, 3-4 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-online-3-4-november-2025/4271)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2025 09:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-online-3-4-november-2025/4271 "2025-09-17T09:38:00Z")
— 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: £300 (mem… --- ## [Job advert. Campbell Law Solicitors, Milton Keynes - COP/mental capacity lawyer (deadline 17 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-cop-mental-capacity-lawyer-deadline-17-november-2025/4262)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2025 12:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-cop-mental-capacity-lawyer-deadline-17-november-2025/4262 "2025-09-15T12:35:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Campbell\_Law\_Solicitors,\_Milton\_Keynes\_-\_COP/mental\_capacity\_lawyer\_(deadline\_17\_November\_2025)?id=150925-1235 --- ## [Case (Committal proceedings). Torbay Council v Bench \[2023\] EWCOP 75 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-committal-proceedings-torbay-council-v-bench-2023-ewcop-75-t2/4246)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-committal-proceedings-torbay-council-v-bench-2023-ewcop-75-t2/4246 "2025-09-10T13:28:00Z")
— The respondent had associated with YY on three occasions in breach of an injunction. The court re-sentenced her, adding 7 days to the previous 14 days, rather than activate the suspended sentence. Full details availa… --- ## [COPUG minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (P and A): Minutes and action points' (9 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/copug-minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-9-july-2025/4244)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/copug-minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-9-july-2025/4244 "2025-09-10T13:23:00Z")
— Minutes and action points following meeting on 9 July 2025. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(P\_and\_A):\_Minutes\_and\_action\_points%27\_(9\_July\_2025)?id=100925-1323 --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 153, September 2005)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-153-september-2005/4245)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-153-september-2005/4245 "2025-09-10T13:15:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on Cheshire West 2, non-withdrawal of treatment in two very different contexts and SCIE sounds the alarm; (2) In t… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 153, September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-153-september-2025/4350)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-153-september-2025/4350 "2025-09-10T13:15:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on Cheshire West 2, non-withdrawal of treatment in two very different contexts and SCIE sounds the alarm; (2) In t… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: General meeting (online, 22 October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-22-october-2025/4243)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-22-october-2025/4243 "2025-09-10T13:11:00Z")
— This meeting will be held at 2pm via Teams. Email Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) for further details or (by 4pm on 1 October 2025) with items to be included on the agenda. Full details ava… --- ## [MHCS update. Ministry of Justice, 'Mental Health Casework Section stakeholder update' (July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2025/4179)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2025 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2025/4179 "2025-09-05T20:56:00Z")
— This update has information under the following headings: Published statistics; Mental Health Bill - Supervised Discharge; First Statutory Referrals to the Mental Health Tribunals; Conditional Discharge Reports; Victim… --- ## [Mental capacity law consultation. Law Commission, 'Mentally incapacitated adults and decision-making: A new jurisdiction' (Law Com No 128, 1993)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-a-new-jurisdiction-law-com-no-128-1993/4176)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 23:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-a-new-jurisdiction-law-com-no-128-1993/4176 "2025-09-03T23:05:00Z")
— Further consultation document. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law\_Commission,\_%27Mentally\_incapacitated\_adults\_and\_decision-making:\_A\_new\_jurisdiction%27\_(Law\_Com\_No\_128,\_1993)?id=030925… --- ## [Mental capacity law consultation. Law Commission, 'Mentally Incapacitated Adults and Decision-Making: An Overview' (Law Com No 119, 1991)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-an-overview-law-com-no-119-1991/4177)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-an-overview-law-com-no-119-1991/4177 "2025-09-03T22:55:00Z")
— Consultation document. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law\_Commission,\_%27Mentally\_Incapacitated\_Adults\_and\_Decision-Making:\_An\_Overview%27\_(Law\_Com\_No\_119,\_1991)?id=030925-2255 --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 12 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-12-november-2025/4172)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-12-november-2025/4172 "2025-09-03T22:45:00Z")
— "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 th… --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming an MHA Administrator - the Basics (online, 20 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-20-november-2025/4173)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-20-november-2025/4173 "2025-09-03T22:44:00Z")
— "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 websit… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and Deprivation of Liberty (online, 27 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-27-november-2025/4174)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-27-november-2025/4174 "2025-09-03T22:43:00Z")
— "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 decis… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals (online, 3 December 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-3-december-2025/4168)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-3-december-2025/4168 "2025-09-03T22:42:00Z")
— "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 in… --- ## [Event. PELT: MHA Masterclass (online, 17 December 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-17-december-2025/4169)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-17-december-2025/4169 "2025-09-03T22:42:00Z")
— "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 signific… --- ## [Event. PELT: Court of Protection and MCA Masterclass (online, 21 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-21-january-2026/4170)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-21-january-2026/4170 "2025-09-03T22:41:00Z")
— "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 the… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=8)