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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
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 number of cases have been categorised and summarised. The main effort in 2007 will be to develop this section.		Progress: Currently the only free & fully-amended source of the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation. Brief commentary on some of the sections.		Progress: Explanations of the most common terms, and some useful resources for lawyers (especially trainees).

Recent changes: Mental Health Act 2007 (updated regularly); Mental Capacity Act 2005 resources; Overview of the Mental Health Act 1983

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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'. Learn how to edit pages. Don't feel you're too good or too inexperienced to help - the only excuse is being too busy! :-)