# Case (Compulsory treatment for prisoner). Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust v RL \[2023\] EWCOP 22

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**Created:** [17 June 2026 13:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-compulsory-treatment-for-prisoner-nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust-v-rl-2023-ewcop-22/5758 "2026-06-17T13:40:00Z")\
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— Court authorisation of compulsory treatment of psychosis by NGT for life sentence prisoner who lacked the relevant capacity (unable to weigh up information or communicate decision).

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Nottingham\_University\_Hospitals\_NHS\_Trust\_v\_RL\_(2023)\_EWCOP\_22?id=170626-1340](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_v_RL_(2023)_EWCOP_22?id=170626-1340)