— There were no exceptional circumstances and so publication of the FTT’s review decision would be proportionate. In this case: (a) the review decision “provides a clear explanation as to the legal principles (relating to adequacy of reasons) applied”; (b) it was worthy of public interest because it would “enable the reader to have insight into the work of the Tribunal including the permission to appeal process”; (c) the redacted version contained no identifying information so maintains the patient’s privacy; and (d) the patient wanted publication so, in any event, had waived the right to privacy.
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re_I_(publication_of_decision)_(2026)_MHLO_2_(FTT)?id=240926-1109