# Event. 39 Essex Chambers: Everything you wanted to know about s117 MHA 1983 but were afraid to ask (online, 5/9/23)

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-39-essex-chambers-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-s117-mha-1983-but-were-afraid-to-ask-online-5-9-23/1808>\
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— This seminar will set out roadmaps for public authorities through s117, and answer questions about the legislation and its interpretation by the courts. Chairman: Alex Ruck Keene. Speakers: public law and COP team members. Time: 1730-1830. Cost: free. See [39 Essex Chambers website](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Special:Link/https://www.39essex.com/events/everything-you-wanted-know-about-s117-mental-health-act-1983-were-afraid-ask) for further details (including a recording of the webinar and the slides).

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:39\_Essex\_Chambers:\_Everything\_you\_wanted\_to\_know\_about\_s117\_MHA\_1983\_but\_were\_afraid\_to\_ask\_(online,\_5/9/23)?id=240823-2041](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:39_Essex_Chambers:_Everything_you_wanted_to_know_about_s117_MHA_1983_but_were_afraid_to_ask_(online,_5/9/23)?id=240823-2041)