# Latest **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md?page=1 [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:** 2 --- ## [Event. MHLA: Panel course (London, 19-20 October 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-19-20-october-2026/6096)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 22:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-panel-course-london-19-20-october-2026/6096 "2026-09-06T22:09:00Z")
— 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’). Booking closes … --- ## [August 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2026-update/6088)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 00:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2026-update/6088 "2026-09-06T00:38:58Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Case (Whether DOL). Re AR (Whether restrictions amount to a deprivation of liberty) \[2026\] EWCOP 45 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-whether-dol-re-ar-whether-restrictions-amount-to-a-deprivation-of-liberty-2026-ewcop-45-t2/6086)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 21:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-whether-dol-re-ar-whether-restrictions-amount-to-a-deprivation-of-liberty-2026-ewcop-45-t2/6086 "2026-09-04T21:46:00Z")
— The judge in this case applied but was scathing about the Supreme Court’s AGNI judgment. A succinct summary included some detail about these principles: Non-secure environments matter; Purpose matters; Relative normali… --- ## [Peer review checklist. LAA, 'Civil peer review mental health criteria' (August 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/peer-review-checklist-laa-civil-peer-review-mental-health-criteria-august-2026/6080)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 13:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/peer-review-checklist-laa-civil-peer-review-mental-health-criteria-august-2026/6080 "2026-09-03T13:47:00Z")
— This is the mark sheet used by peer reviewers. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/LAA,\_%27Civil\_peer\_review\_mental\_health\_criteria%27\_(August\_2026)?id=030926-1347 --- ## [Mental health peer review guidance. LAA, 'Improving Your Quality in Mental Health' (August 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-peer-review-guidance-laa-improving-your-quality-in-mental-health-august-2026/6079)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 13:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-peer-review-guidance-laa-improving-your-quality-in-mental-health-august-2026/6079 "2026-09-03T13:11:00Z")
— Updated peer review guidance. The Gov.uk news story notes: “Depending on the date range of files selected for review, reviewers may need to complete 2 separate criteria sheets, so work is assessed against the standard … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 163, July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-163-july-2026/6078)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 13:02 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-163-july-2026/6078 "2026-09-03T13:02:00Z")
— “Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on post-AGNI developments, two capacity conundrums in one case and ‘over-litigation’ in a PDOC case; (2) In the Pr… --- ## [HQ1. Form HQ1: Hearing questionnaire (08.26)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/hq1-form-hq1-hearing-questionnaire-08-26/6077)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 11:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/hq1-form-hq1-hearing-questionnaire-08-26/6077 "2026-09-03T11:14:00Z")
— The first page is for the responsible authority to complete, containing the proposed location of hearing and contact details for proposed report writers. The second page concerns listing and is for the RA and patient’s… --- ## [Monitoring the conditions to which mentally disordered offenders are subject during conditional discharge](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/monitoring-the-conditions-to-which-mentally-disordered-offenders-are-subject-during-conditional-discharge/6068)
**Author:** [@Joolsleeds](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Joolsleeds)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 09:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/monitoring-the-conditions-to-which-mentally-disordered-offenders-are-subject-during-conditional-discharge/6068 "2026-09-03T09:14:50Z")
Can anyone tell me what is the legal route is to ensure licence conditions are adhered to by mentally disordered offenders not managed by probation? --- ## [MHA assessment quicker than CTO recall? (Also: definition of hospital)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-assessment-quicker-than-cto-recall-also-definition-of-hospital/5890)
**Author:** [@Joolsleeds](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Joolsleeds)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 16:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-assessment-quicker-than-cto-recall-also-definition-of-hospital/5890 "2026-09-01T16:43:08Z")
Can someone explain this to us lay people please? Why is recall under a CTO more difficult or lengthy than a MHAA? --- ## [Nearest Relative - relative visiting from overseas](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nearest-relative-relative-visiting-from-overseas/6051)
**Author:** [@Shazza](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Shazza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 10:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nearest-relative-relative-visiting-from-overseas/6051 "2026-09-01T10:19:15Z")
A mother is visiting her daughter detained under s2 of MHA She usually lives in another country. She is visiting on a visa. Can she be considered NR whilst staying in Uk? Patient is being assessed for s3 and has asked … --- ## [Section 117 choice of accommodation](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/section-117-choice-of-accommodation/6044)
**Author:** [@MHProfessional](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHProfessional)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 08:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/section-117-choice-of-accommodation/6044 "2026-08-27T08:11:27Z")
In Wales, we have a regulation which captures choice, aptly named The Care and Support (Choice of Accommodation) (Wales) Regulations 2015. From my experience, and it is anecdotal, no local authority or Local Health Board… --- ## [Aftercare accommodation and being placed "on an involuntary (in the sense of being incapacitated) basis"](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-accommodation-and-being-placed-on-an-involuntary-in-the-sense-of-being-incapacitated-basis/6025)
**Author:** [@Cia](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Cia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 12:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-accommodation-and-being-placed-on-an-involuntary-in-the-sense-of-being-incapacitated-basis/6025 "2026-08-26T12:50:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from Aftercare accommodation and "original condition": Thanks I have noticed that other decisions by the LGSCO including 23 005 368 - Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman also directly li… --- ## [Medical treatment to address future sex offending risk ](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/medical-treatment-to-address-future-sex-offending-risk/6042)
**Author:** [@CaptainWalker](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/CaptainWalker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 22:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/medical-treatment-to-address-future-sex-offending-risk/6042 "2026-08-26T22:24:06Z")
It’s called Medication to Manage Problematic Sexual Arousal. The short name is MMPSA. Pick up on the story Thousands of sex offenders in England and Wales could get libido-suppressing drugs | Prisons and probation | The … --- ## [LGSCO decision not to investigate](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lgsco-decision-not-to-investigate/5962)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 22:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lgsco-decision-not-to-investigate/5962 "2026-08-26T22:16:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Aftercare accommodation and "original condition": This probably does not link directly to this specific matter, but the form of words used in my contact with LGSCO may be worth a branch of… --- ## [Job advert. Campbell Law Solicitors, Milton Keynes - COP/mental capacity lawyer (deadline 30 October 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-cop-mental-capacity-lawyer-deadline-30-october-2026/6039)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 10:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-campbell-law-solicitors-milton-keynes-cop-mental-capacity-lawyer-deadline-30-october-2026/6039 "2026-08-26T10:36:00Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Campbell\_Law\_Solicitors,\_Milton\_Keynes\_-\_COP/mental\_capacity\_lawyer\_(deadline\_30\_October\_2026)?id=260826-1036 --- ## [S117/CHC/other entitlement to free mental health care](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-chc-other-entitlement-to-free-mental-health-care/5931)
**Author:** [@alexkutz](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/alexkutz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 09:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-chc-other-entitlement-to-free-mental-health-care/5931 "2026-08-25T09:42:03Z")
I work with MH residents in a care home setting. My understanding is that S117 only applies to patients admitted to hospital under section 3, but I am wondering whether voluntary admission is now becoming a term used to … --- ## [Mental-health and equality issues in ongoing civil proceedings](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-and-equality-issues-in-ongoing-civil-proceedings/4485)
**Author:** [@cnp](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/cnp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 16:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-and-equality-issues-in-ongoing-civil-proceedings/4485 "2026-08-23T16:24:44Z")
Hello everyone, My case doesn’t fall under the Mental Health Tribunal, but I believe it raises serious issues under mental-health and equality law. I’m hoping someone might be able to signpost me to the right HMCTS cont… --- ## [Aftercare accommodation and "original condition"](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-accommodation-and-original-condition/5958)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 23:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-accommodation-and-original-condition/5958 "2026-08-18T23:37:22Z")
In Surrey County Council (LGSCO 25 016 444, 13 May 2026) the LGSCO said in passing that: Accommodation can generally only be part of section 117 aftercare if: … the need for the accommodation arises from, or is related… --- ## [CTO revocation by covering RC who had not assessed patient](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cto-revocation-by-covering-rc-who-had-not-assessed-patient/5991)
**Author:** [@AmyBooth](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/AmyBooth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 08:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cto-revocation-by-covering-rc-who-had-not-assessed-patient/5991 "2026-08-17T08:54:58Z")
Can one covering RC assess for revocation on one day but the next day when the AMHP has agreed a different covering RC sign off the revocation? My thoughts are that an RC cannot sign to revoke if they have not assessed … --- ## [AGNI response. Ministry of Justice, 'Supreme Court Judgement - AGNI' (July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-ministry-of-justice-supreme-court-judgement-agni-july-2026/6001)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 12:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-response-ministry-of-justice-supreme-court-judgement-agni-july-2026/6001 "2026-08-14T12:58:00Z")
— This guidance sets out how the MHCS will deal with: (a) patients whose conditional discharge relied upon DOLS (or COP authorisation); (b) patients on supervised conditional discharge (i.e. conditional discharge with a … --- ## [MHCS update. Ministry of Justice, 'Mental Health Casework Section stakeholder update' (July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2026/6000)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 12:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2026/6000 "2026-08-14T12:44:00Z")
— This note covers the following: (1) Deprivation of liberty: a note on the AGNI judgment is attached (Ministry of Justice, ‘Supreme Court Judgement - AGNI’ (July 2026)). (2) MHCS performance against targets. (3) Ward ro… --- ## [Mental Capacity Report note. Alex Ruck Keene, 'Mental capacity end of term report' (31 July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-report-note-alex-ruck-keene-mental-capacity-end-of-term-report-31-july-2026/5999)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 12:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-report-note-alex-ruck-keene-mental-capacity-end-of-term-report-31-july-2026/5999 "2026-08-14T12:36:00Z")
— There is no August 2026 Mental Capacity Report so, in the meantime, this “end of term report” sets out some developments, under the following headings: (1) Deprivation of liberty; (2) Personal welfare deputyship; (3) T… --- ## [MHA Section 2 or Section 3?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-section-2-or-section-3/5985)
**Author:** [@markcooper](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/markcooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2026 12:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mha-section-2-or-section-3/5985 "2026-08-12T12:09:02Z")
I train AMHPs and have become increasingly involved in discussions about how paragraphs 14.26 to 14.29 of the MHA Code should be applied when deciding whether Section 2 or Section 3 should be used as the initial admissio… --- ## [Detention in A&E under MCA -- while waiting for bed after MHA assessment](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/detention-in-a-e-under-mca-while-waiting-for-bed-after-mha-assessment/5192)
**Author:** [@anonymous53](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/anonymous53)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 12:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/detention-in-a-e-under-mca-while-waiting-for-bed-after-mha-assessment/5192 "2026-08-05T12:53:49Z")
Quick question, patient in A&E: Two medical recommendations for detention under S2 have been completed, AMHP cannot complete the application because no bed is available Patient tried to leave, police were called and wa… --- ## [RoL in the absence of DoL (and the safeguards)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rol-in-the-absence-of-dol-and-the-safeguards/5971)
**Author:** [@RuthM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/RuthM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 06:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rol-in-the-absence-of-dol-and-the-safeguards/5971 "2026-08-03T06:44:29Z")
Apologies if this is slightly off-topic, but increasingly I see AGNI as presenting opportunities as well as risks. That was not my initial reaction. My first concern was reduction safeguards for some of the most vulnerab… --- ## [July 2026 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2026-update/5975)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 07:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2026-update/5975 "2026-08-01T07:41:31Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Status of Health and Social Care Act 2024 statutory guidance requiring carers' involvement in discharge planning](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/status-of-health-and-social-care-act-2024-statutory-guidance-requiring-carers-involvement-in-discharge-planning/5928)
**Author:** [@wellsj](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/wellsj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 17:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/status-of-health-and-social-care-act-2024-statutory-guidance-requiring-carers-involvement-in-discharge-planning/5928 "2026-07-25T17:29:22Z")
Hi All. I have a query that is not strictly about the MHA. It is about the Health and Social Care Act 2024 and the statutory guidance that says that where appropriate hospitals must involve carers in the discharge planni… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 162, July 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-162-july-2026/5959)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-162-july-2026/5959 "2026-07-25T14:34:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: Permission to appeal granted in Townsend; post-AGNI guidance; and a new Guidance Note on Capacity for Care Providers; (2) In… --- ## [Case (After-care charging). Surrey County Council (LGSCO 25 016 444, 13 May 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-charging-surrey-county-council-lgsco-25-016-444-13-may-2026/5957)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 13:52 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-charging-surrey-county-council-lgsco-25-016-444-13-may-2026/5957 "2026-07-25T13:52:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complains that a Council and Integrated Care Board did not fund his father’s accommodation under section 117 of the Mental Health Act. Mr X said this led to a financial impact for his father … --- ## [Immigration guidance. Home Office, 'Inpatient hospital admissions for people detained under immigration powers' (DSO 06/2026, June 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/immigration-guidance-home-office-inpatient-hospital-admissions-for-people-detained-under-immigration-powers-dso-06-2026-june-2026/5955)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 13:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/immigration-guidance-home-office-inpatient-hospital-admissions-for-people-detained-under-immigration-powers-dso-06-2026-june-2026/5955 "2026-07-25T13:30:00Z")
— This guidance includes specific considerations relating to those admitted to hospital under the MHA 1983 (and Scottish and Northern Irish equivalents). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Hom… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md?page=2)