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An internet resource on mental health law in England & Wales, primarily for mental health practitioners, to which anyone can contribute.

There are currently three embryonic sections to this website which hopefully, given time, will develop into the following:

		Caselaw		Legislation		General information
Original aim (Apr 06):		Regularly updated commentaries on the cases, with links to the full text judgments on Bailii. (Bailii contains nearly every judgment, but no specific commentary.)		A simple and up-to-date commentary on the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation.		General articles to explain the concepts and terminology used in the caselaw and legislation sections; and practical guidance for lawyers
Progress:		A fair few cases have been categorised and summarised. The main effort in 2007 will be to develop this section.		Currently the only free & up-to-date source of the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation. Brief commentary on some of the sections.		Explanations of the most common terms, and some useful resources for lawyers.

You are encouraged to add flesh to the bones. The process is simple. Create an account by selecting a username and password. At the top of each page there is an 'Edit' option – just click on it, edit the page, then click 'Save'. Select 'Help' on the navigation menu for further information. Don't feel you're too good or too inexperienced to help - the only excuse is being too busy! :-)