# MHLO updates

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## [Event. PELT: Children and Young People - DOL, Competency and Capacity (online, 28 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-children-and-young-people-dol-competency-and-capacity-online-28-january-2026/4171)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-children-and-young-people-dol-competency-and-capacity-online-28-january-2026/4171 "2025-09-03T22:39:00Z")

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— "Complex interface between PR, Children Act, Inherent Jurisdiction, MHA, and MCA and Court of Protection. To understand depriving / restricting liberty of C and YP, you need basic knowledge of Children's legislation, …

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## [P9. Form T126: Form P9 Guidance notes on completing the application form to set aside a decision, or part of it (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4141)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4141 "2025-08-29T22:29:00Z")

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— Guidance notes in relation to Form P9: Application to set aside a decision or part of a decision (Rule 45) (v11.22). The Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details avail…

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## [T125. Form T125: Form P10 Guidance notes on completing the application form for permission to appeal (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4142)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4142 "2025-08-29T22:28:00Z")

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— Guidance notes for Form P10: Application for permission to appeal (Rule 46) (v11.22). Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthla…

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## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Property and affairs 'Town hall' meeting (online, 24 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-town-hall-meeting-online-24-september-2025/4145)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-town-hall-meeting-online-24-september-2025/4145 "2025-08-29T22:13:00Z")

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— This will be held online at 2pm. "The purpose of these meetings is to afford court users an opportunity to ask questions of resident judges as to court procedures and processes, on a non-case specific basis. Please be …

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## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Welfare 'Town hall' meeting (online, 10 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-welfare-town-hall-meeting-online-10-september-2025/4146)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-welfare-town-hall-meeting-online-10-september-2025/4146 "2025-08-29T22:09:00Z")

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— This will be held online at 2pm. "The purpose of these meetings is to afford court users an opportunity to ask questions of resident judges as to court procedures and processes, on a non-case specific basis. Please be …

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## [P9. Form T126: Form P9 Guidance notes on completing the application form to set aside a decision, or part of it (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4147)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 21:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4147 "2025-08-29T21:29:00Z")

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— Guidance notes in relation to Form P9: Application to set aside a decision or part of a decision (Rule 45) (v11.22). The Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details avail…

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## [T125. Form T125: Form P10 Guidance notes on completing the application form for permission to appeal (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4148)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 21:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4148 "2025-08-29T21:28:00Z")

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— Guidance notes for Form P10: Application for permission to appeal (Rule 46) (v11.22). Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthla…

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## [T129. Form T129: Your rights to legal representation and to see the tribunal doctor (v04.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t129-form-t129-your-rights-to-legal-representation-and-to-see-the-tribunal-doctor-v04-25/4140)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2025 19:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t129-form-t129-your-rights-to-legal-representation-and-to-see-the-tribunal-doctor-v04-25/4140 "2025-08-29T19:41:00Z")

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— The Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated for legal accuracy. Added details of support and advice groups and made the guidance more accessible." The form is still a PDF but the guidance is now in a separate HTML page (so…

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## [Academic survey of hospital managers. Lancaster University, 'Research study on associate hospital managers: Recruiting survey respondents now' (23 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/academic-survey-of-hospital-managers-lancaster-university-research-study-on-associate-hospital-managers-recruiting-survey-respondents-now-23-july-2025/4130)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 August 2025 16:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/academic-survey-of-hospital-managers-lancaster-university-research-study-on-associate-hospital-managers-recruiting-survey-respondents-now-23-july-2025/4130 "2025-08-27T16:38:00Z")

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— Lancaster University are conducting a survey of those who sit on hospital managers' panels, in England and Wales, and in the NHS and independent sector, as part of the "Searching for the Community in the Mental Health …

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## [Case (Death). Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v YD (Refusal of Withdrawal of Treatment) \[2025\] EWCOP 31 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-hillingdon-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-v-yd-refusal-of-withdrawal-of-treatment-2025-ewcop-31-t3/4061)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 August 2025 12:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-hillingdon-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-v-yd-refusal-of-withdrawal-of-treatment-2025-ewcop-31-t3/4061 "2025-08-13T12:17:00Z")

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— The trust sought orders to permit them to withdraw CANH. This was opposed by the patient's fiancée and partner (who had not known of each other's existence before his hospitalisation) and the Official Solicitor. The ju…

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## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 152, July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-152-july-2025/3912)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [18 July 2025 18:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-152-july-2025/3912 "2025-07-18T18:00:00Z")

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— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: what to do when an advance decision to refuse treatment may be in play, and the consequences of the gaps between services fo…

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## [Case (No complaint without consent). West Sussex County Council (24 017 091) \[2025\] MHLO 15 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-complaint-without-consent-west-sussex-county-council-24-017-091-2025-mhlo-15-lgsco/3820)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 July 2025 21:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-complaint-without-consent-west-sussex-county-council-24-017-091-2025-mhlo-15-lgsco/3820 "2025-07-03T21:28:00Z")

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— Ombudsman's summary: "We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to safeguarding and other actions relating to Mrs X’s mental capacity assessment. This is because we do not have consent from Mr…

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## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Property and affairs meeting (online, 9 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-9-july-2025/3818)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 July 2025 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-9-july-2025/3818 "2025-07-03T21:26:00Z")

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— This meeting will be held at 2pm via Teams. Contact Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) if you wish to attend. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Court\_of\_Protec…

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## [Minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (P and A): Minutes and action points' (22 January 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-22-january-2025/3819)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 July 2025 21:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-22-january-2025/3819 "2025-07-03T21:22:00Z")

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— Minutes and action points from meeting. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(P\_and\_A):\_Minutes\_and\_action\_points%27\_(22\_January\_2025)?id=030725-2122

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## [Ill-treatment by care worker. Aidan Rednedge, 'Moment cruel carer throws dementia-stricken pensioner, 88, around 'like a rag doll' and threatens to 'flog him' days before he died' (Daily Mail, 30 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ill-treatment-by-care-worker-aidan-rednedge-moment-cruel-carer-throws-dementia-stricken-pensioner-88-around-like-a-rag-doll-and-threatens-to-flog-him-days-before-he-died-daily-mail-30-june-2025/3807)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [30 June 2025 19:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ill-treatment-by-care-worker-aidan-rednedge-moment-cruel-carer-throws-dementia-stricken-pensioner-88-around-like-a-rag-doll-and-threatens-to-flog-him-days-before-he-died-daily-mail-30-june-2025/3807 "2025-06-30T19:04:00Z")

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— Bilikesu Olagunju pleaded guilty to one count of ill-treating or wilfully neglecting an individual while acting as a care worker, under s20 Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. The victim was John Attard, a frail elde…

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## [Case ("Right Care Right Person" PFD report). Sophie Cotton (Durham Constabulary) \[2025\] MHLO 14 (PFD)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-right-care-right-person-pfd-report-sophie-cotton-durham-constabulary-2025-mhlo-14-pfd/3806)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [30 June 2025 14:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-right-care-right-person-pfd-report-sophie-cotton-durham-constabulary-2025-mhlo-14-pfd/3806 "2025-06-30T14:05:00Z")

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— The police refused three times to carry out a welfare check, under "Right Care Right Person" (and another time refusing a 999 call because there had been no suicide threat that day). The family then forced their own wa…

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## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 151, June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-151-june-2025/3805)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [30 June 2025 10:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-151-june-2025/3805 "2025-06-30T10:18:00Z")

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— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the court is not a rubber stamp for clinicians and what does it mean to represent P’s interests; (2) In the Property and Aff…

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## [Case (Extradition). Kruk v Judicial Authority of Poland \[2020\] EWHC 620 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-extradition-kruk-v-judicial-authority-of-poland-2020-ewhc-620-admin/3795)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-extradition-kruk-v-judicial-authority-of-poland-2020-ewhc-620-admin/3795 "2025-06-27T21:26:00Z")

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— Extradition challenge with mental health background. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Kruk\_v\_Judicial\_Authority\_of\_Poland\_(2020)\_EWHC\_620\_(Admin)?id=270625-2126

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## [Case (Employment status). Scully v Northamptonshire County Council \[2025\] EAT 83](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-employment-status-scully-v-northamptonshire-county-council-2025-eat-83/3796)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-employment-status-scully-v-northamptonshire-county-council-2025-eat-83/3796 "2025-06-27T21:22:00Z")

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— Employment case involving the Care Act 2014, direct payments, and capacity arguments. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Scully\_v\_Northamptonshire\_County\_Council\_(2025)\_EAT\_83?id=270625-2122

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## [Case (Welfare benefits). MOC v SSWP (DLA) \[2020\] UKUT 134 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-welfare-benefits-moc-v-sswp-dla-2020-ukut-134-aac/3793)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-welfare-benefits-moc-v-sswp-dla-2020-ukut-134-aac/3793 "2025-06-27T21:13:00Z")

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— Welfare benefits reduction for hospital inpatients challenged. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/MOC\_v\_SSWP\_(DLA)\_(2020)\_UKUT\_134\_(AAC)?id=270625-2113

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## [Case (Immigration). Re CE (Cameroon) \[2023\] UKAITUR PA011122020](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-ce-cameroon-2023-ukaitur-pa011122020/3794)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-ce-cameroon-2023-ukaitur-pa011122020/3794 "2025-06-27T21:11:00Z")

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— Immigration case with mental health and Article 3 background. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_CE\_(Cameroon)\_(2023)\_UKAITUR\_PA011122020?id=270625-2111

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## [Case (Immigration). Re DH (Particular Social Group: Mental Health) Afghanistan \[2020\] UKUT 223 (IAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-dh-particular-social-group-mental-health-afghanistan-2020-ukut-223-iac/3790)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 21:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-immigration-re-dh-particular-social-group-mental-health-afghanistan-2020-ukut-223-iac/3790 "2025-06-27T21:06:00Z")

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— "Depending on the facts, a ‘person living with disability or mental ill health’ may qualify as a member of a Particular Social Group (“PSG”) either as (i) sharing an innate characteristic or a common background that ca…

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## [Case (Section 139 leave refused). Appiah v Leeds City Council \[2022\] EWHC 2546 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-139-leave-refused-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2022-ewhc-2546-kb/3791)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-139-leave-refused-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2022-ewhc-2546-kb/3791 "2025-06-27T20:59:00Z")

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— This judgment is not available but here is an extract from a later judgment in the case: "The claim against D1, Leeds City Council, was struck out by order of Mrs Justice Yip DBE dated 15 July 2022 on the basis that Cs…

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## [Case (Claim for unlawful detention etc). Appiah v Leeds City Council \[2025\] EWHC 1537 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-claim-for-unlawful-detention-etc-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2025-ewhc-1537-kb/3792)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-claim-for-unlawful-detention-etc-appiah-v-leeds-city-council-2025-ewhc-1537-kb/3792 "2025-06-27T20:37:00Z")

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— The claimant patient had been detained under s3 and treated for 4 months until release by the tribunal. She sued the trust for unlawful detention, false imprisonment and ECHR breaches. Her husband claimed under Article…

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## [Welsh video hearings. MHRT for Wales, 'Video hearing pilot scheme' (email from David Sergent, 23 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welsh-video-hearings-mhrt-for-wales-video-hearing-pilot-scheme-email-from-david-sergent-23-may-2025/3789)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/welsh-video-hearings-mhrt-for-wales-video-hearing-pilot-scheme-email-from-david-sergent-23-may-2025/3789 "2025-06-27T20:27:00Z")

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— From 2 June 2025, for an initial six-month pilot period, all Welsh tribunals will be listed by videoconference unless a hearing in person is requested (in which case it is still not guaranteed). Full details availabl…

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## [MHRTW-01. Form MHRTW-01: Application Form (June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhrtw-01-form-mhrtw-01-application-form-june-2025/3788)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 20:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhrtw-01-form-mhrtw-01-application-form-june-2025/3788 "2025-06-27T20:04:00Z")

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— The form now has a section entitled Tribunal Hearing Format with the options being "Videoconference" and "Face to face". The form states: "If you do not state a preference your hearing will automatically default to a v…

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## [Legislation. Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2025](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-tribunal-procedure-amendment-rules-2025/3786)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 10:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-tribunal-procedure-amendment-rules-2025/3786 "2025-06-27T10:42:00Z")

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— The changes to the HESC rules relate to (1) making decisions which dispose of reference proceedings without a hearing (informally called paper hearings) under Tribunal rule 35; and (2) setting aside decisions under Tri…

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## [Paper reference hearing rule mistake. Tribunal Procedure Committee, 'Minutes' (6 February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearing-rule-mistake-tribunal-procedure-committee-minutes-6-february-2025/3785)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 10:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearing-rule-mistake-tribunal-procedure-committee-minutes-6-february-2025/3785 "2025-06-27T10:16:00Z")

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— The TPC was informed by the HESC DCP that the 2024 amendment tp Tribunal rule 35 introducing paper reference hearings for detained patients "had accidentally altered the Tribunal’s approach to cases involving community…

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## [T144. Form T144: Victim representations and Victim Impact Statement (v1, 06.2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victim-representations-and-victim-impact-statement-v1-06-2025/3784)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 09:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t144-form-t144-victim-representations-and-victim-impact-statement-v1-06-2025/3784 "2025-06-27T09:44:00Z")

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— The form has four sections: (1) Case details; (2) Representation for conditions; (3) Victim Impact Statement; (4) Hearing options; (5) Summary of reasons. Each main section explains the limited power to direct non-disc…

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## [Legal aid statistics. MOJ and LAA, 'Legal aid statistics England and Wales bulletin Jan to Mar 2025' (26 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-statistics-moj-and-laa-legal-aid-statistics-england-and-wales-bulletin-jan-to-mar-2025-26-june-2025/3783)

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— For mental health the closed case volumes and expenditure for January to March 2025, and comparison with January to March 2024, are 8,731 (down 2%) and £12.6m (down 6%) respectively. Full details available at: https:…

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