# Amendment of section papers using app that re-dates document with incorrect date

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877>\
**Category:** Mental Health Act\
**Tags:** mha-forms\
**Created:** [8 July 2026 12:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877 "2026-07-08T12:17:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/7feea3/32.png) [@Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Karen)\
**Post date:** [8 July 2026 12:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877/1 "2026-07-08T12:17:30Z")

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Our local trust has brought in a new system by which section papers can be amended under Rule 15 MHA apparently using an ‘App’ . The problem is that the App automatically re- dates the document so that the amended Application/ recommendation shows an incorrect date.

The MHAN has agreed to send the original and amended papers but I think this is wrong and has potential to cause confusion . Has anyone else had this?

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**Author:** ![ZacSussex](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/e8c25b/32.png) [@ZacSussex](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/ZacSussex)\
**Post date:** [8 July 2026 13:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877/2 "2026-07-08T13:08:23Z")

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No I haven’t come across this but at the very least I’d be concerned about being reliably assured that the requirements at 6(1)(a), 11(4) and 12(1) MHA 1983 are met. As long as the original section papers are kept on file I don’t think it would run afoul of the legality aspect, but the MHAA should be aware they’ll need to send both versions to solicitors.

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**Author:** ![Dawn](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/71e660/32.png) [@Dawn](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Dawn)\
**Post date:** [9 July 2026 14:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877/3 "2026-07-09T14:14:05Z")

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This was proposed for use by our local ICB and we have declined to adopt in the circumstances

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**Author:** ![Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/7feea3/32.png) [@Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Karen)\
**Post date:** [14 July 2026 11:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877/4 "2026-07-14T11:29:09Z")

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Obviously your ICB is very sensible Dawn!

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**Author:** ![Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/7feea3/32.png) [@Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Karen)\
**Post date:** [14 July 2026 11:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/amendment-of-section-papers-using-app-that-re-dates-document-with-incorrect-date/5877/5 "2026-07-14T11:30:39Z")

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We think we agree with Zac on the legality point but feel it is a minefield for the MHAN who may miss renewal dates.