The Ashworth seclusion policy, which departed from the Code of Practice, was unlawful. [Caution]

Note

The House of Lords subsequently declared the policy to be lawful.

Related cases

Munjaz v UK 32913/06 (2008) ECHR 215

• R (Munjaz) v Ashworth Hospital Authority (2005) UKHL 58

• R (Munjaz) v Ashworth Hospital Authority (2003) EWCA Civ 1036

• R (Munjaz) v Ashworth Hospital Authority (2002) EWHC 1521 (Admin)

• R (Munjaz) v Ashworth Special Hospital Trust (2000) EWHC 644 (Admin)

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