R (Ashworth) v MHRT; R (H) v Ashworth (2001) EWHC Admin 901
From Mental Health Law Online
JR of MHRT discharge: immediate discharge when no aftercare available; decision irrational; reasons inadequate. JR of subsequent re-sectioning: lawful, considering Brandenburg CA decision; legal advice on lawfulness of MHRT decision relevant; stay ineffective when discharge was immediate.
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See Court of Appeal judgment in this case: R (Ashworth) v MHRT; R (H) v Ashworth (2002) EWCA Civ 923