GP v Derby City Council (2012) EWHC 1451 (Admin), (2012) MHLO 58
From Mental Health Law Online
Consultation with nearest relative prior to s3 detention would not have involved unreasonable delay so (in the absence of any other justification) the failure to consult resulted in unlawful detention. [Detailed summary to follow.]
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Judgment: 27/4/12
Before: HHJ Pelling QC
Mr Sachdeva (instructed by Cartwright King) appeared on behalf of the Claimant
Mr Burrows (instructed by Derby City Council) appeared on behalf of the Defendant
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