August 2017 update
Website
- Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. It is a new addition to MHLO - but it can be expanded and be a success if everybody joins in, including you. To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log in and the process is very quick and simple. See Magic Book
- Mental Health Law Online CPD scheme: 12 points for £60. Obtain 12 CPD points online by answering monthly questionnaires. The scheme is an ideal way to obtain your necessary hours, or to evidence your continued competence. It also helps to support the continued development of this website, and your subscriptions (and re-subscriptions) are appreciated. For full details and to subscribe, see CPD scheme.
- Cases. On 31/8/17 Mental Health Law Online contained 1855 categorised cases
- Chronology. See August 2017 chronology for this month's changes to the website in date order.
Case law
- Damages case. Parker v Chief Constable of Essex Police [2017] EWHC 2140 (QB), [2017] MHLO 27 — Click on link to view page.§
Events
- MHLA: 18th Annual Conference - Leeds, 17/11/17 — No results
- Manchester University/AMHPA: Taking Stock conference - Manchester, 19/10/17 — No results
- PELT: Deprivation of Liberty made simple - Hoylake, 13/12/17 — No results
- PELT: Mental Health Act Masterclass (new material) - Hoylake, 22/11/17 — No results
- PELT: Court of Protection Masterclass (new material) - Hoylake, 8/11/17 — No results
- PELT: Depriving Children and Young People of their liberty lawfully - Hoylake, 26/10/17 — No results
- PELT: Introduction to MCA and DOLS - Hoylake, 18/10/17 — No results
- PELT: Introduction to the Mental Health Act - Hoylake, 4/10/17 — No results
- PELT: Two-day admission to panel (accredited) - Hoylake, 25/9/17 and 26/9/17 — No results
- PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals - Hoylake, 12/9/17 — No results
- Derek Boothby and Andy Brammer: Best Practice in DOLS and Best Interest Assessments Conference - Wakefield, 14/11/17 — No results
- Empowerment Matters: National IMCA Conference 2017 - London, 10/11/17 — No results
- Empowerment Matters: National IMCA Conference 2017 - Sheffield, 20/10/17 — No results
- MHLA: Panel course - Leeds, 25/10/17 and 26/10/17 — No results
- MHLA: Panel course - London, 18/10/17 and 19/10/17 — No results
Jobs
These jobs were advertised in July 2017.
- Job advert. Peter Edwards Law, Hoylake - Paralegal or solicitor in COP (HW and DOLS) department. See Jobs
- Job advert. Peter Edwards Law, Hoylake - Paralegal in tribunal department. See Jobs
- Job advert. Mills and Reeve, Birmingham - Health Litigation Solicitor. Closing date 8/8/17. See Jobs
Mental health patients 'spending too long' in secure units https://t.co/RNHeVsToXg
— Mental Welfare Scot (@MentalWelfare) August 30, 2017
Scotland's medium and low security forensic wards - good on care, but concerns over human rights https://t.co/XGFrnNFy7d
— Mental Welfare Scot (@MentalWelfare) August 30, 2017
Interesting discussion of consequences of 'least restrictive option' in this MH homicide Inq Report (from 5.48) https://t.co/vdZQ9mOKR6
— hundredfamilies (@hundredfamilies) August 30, 2017
Concerns over 'backlog' of patients in secure wards https://t.co/vHkC6xMdYw
— Mental Welfare Scot (@MentalWelfare) August 30, 2017
Mental health patients should have more rights to refuse treatment, senior judge suggests' | via @telegraph https://t.co/xEDWJjD29A
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 31, 2017
Damages case. Parker v Chief Constable of Essex Police [2017] EWHC 2140 (QB), [2017] MHLO 27: — "The Defendant… https://t.co/B5nCdErBta
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 28, 2017
This needs wide circulation. Coercion remains widely used in England whether under the #MHA or the #MCA. https://t.co/RhfvyV6jr0
— Aswini Weereratne (@calamity26) August 24, 2017
Manchester University/AMHPA: Taking Stock conference - Manchester, 19/10/17 https://t.co/wHWXYp7hby
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 25, 2017
PELT: Deprivation of Liberty made simple - Hoylake, 13/12/17 https://t.co/wHWXYp7hby
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 25, 2017
PELT: Mental Health Act Masterclass (new material) - Hoylake, 22/11/17 https://t.co/wHWXYp7hby
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 25, 2017
PELT: Court of Protection Masterclass (new material) - Hoylake, 8/11/17 https://t.co/wHWXYp7hby
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 25, 2017
MHLA: 18th Annual Conference - Leeds, 17/11/17: — Speakers: Legal Aid Agency, Tribunal Judge Duncan Birrell, Floyd… https://t.co/RmypLHq8iN
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 25, 2017
Update on listings queue pic.twitter.com/ujFJDvAmxj
— The Parole Board (@Parole_Board) August 25, 2017
"No secure care place available for 'dangerous' teenager, UK judge told" https://t.co/eLGUOswbcc
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 25, 2017
Prediction of violent crime on discharge from secure psychiatric hospitals: A clinical prediction rule (FoVOx) https://t.co/Q1ZJyBQmPm
— Amir Sariaslan (@AmirSariaslan) August 22, 2017
MCA updates: (most) of the news that’s fit to print https://t.co/exGFNkOEZV
— Alex Ruck Keene (@Capacitylaw) August 22, 2017
I've just created an info sheet for family carers on the MCA (bottom of this post). Suggestions/comments v welcome https://t.co/VlwLPoYeOG
— Lucy Series (@TheSmallPlaces) August 23, 2017
A very well publicised story (and public judgment https://t.co/hlMZkGTPFl) from the 'shady and secretive world of the Court of Protection" https://t.co/JKW0Dr3j0d
— simon burrows (@simonburrows23) August 23, 2017
The case of a Down's syndrome man court-ordered to be celibate is a shocking injustice, writes @LukeSGittos1986 https://t.co/mzbsohTjUv pic.twitter.com/jPHNCRd2u4
— spiked (@spikedonline) August 23, 2017
A Rough Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 - feedback welcome! https://t.co/snQerNFASX @TorButlerCole @LegalTrainingUK @KitzingerCelia
— Lucy Series (@TheSmallPlaces) August 24, 2017
Our consultation on investigations of homicides by people with recent contact with mental health services: https://t.co/SWMZM3gCUv
— MH Law Policy Team (@mhlawteam) August 24, 2017
Please RT: Consultation on review of homicides by people with recent contact with MH and LD services https://t.co/4RCdVA36yc
— Mental Welfare Scot (@MentalWelfare) August 24, 2017
The price of protection - why 'mental capacity' isn't a helpful way of addressing consent in sexual relationships https://t.co/yNBfYHQW7h
— Lucy Series (@TheSmallPlaces) August 23, 2017
If you loved @deborahbowman's program on Mr C, you'll be as excited about 'Bournewood' airing next week as I am! https://t.co/QBUgCorjlU
— Lucy Series (@TheSmallPlaces) August 23, 2017
Man jailed for spending elderly mother's money - BBC News https://t.co/DnGcyll8LU
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 23, 2017
‘Flawed’ use of Mental Capacity Act key theme in safeguarding adults reviews, report findshttps://t.co/XHzwZSsVih
— Community Care (@CommunityCare) August 23, 2017
Derek Boothby and Andy Brammer: Best Practice in DOLS and Best Interest Assessments Conference - Wakefield, 14/11/17 https://t.co/XRRkIlyw1f
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
PELT: Depriving Children and Young People of their liberty lawfully - Hoylake, 26/10/17: — Course description:… https://t.co/jbZJGNjUJy
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
PELT: Introduction to MCA and DOLS - Hoylake, 18/10/17: — Course description: "This is an intensive introduction to… https://t.co/JbC5XOEU8N
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
PELT: Introduction to the Mental Health Act - Hoylake, 4/10/17: — Course description: "This course is essential for… https://t.co/kj7LZbzwce
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
PELT: Two-day admission to panel (accredited) - Hoylake, 25/9/17 and 26/9/17: — Course description: "This very… https://t.co/6MhdUAvMaE
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals - Hoylake, 12/9/17: — Course description: "There was a time when… https://t.co/woQbogmw19
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
Job advert. Peter Edwards Law, Hoylake - Paralegal in COP (HW and DOLS) department.: See Jobs https://t.co/Y8o36jPTRK
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
Job advert. Peter Edwards Law, Hoylake - Paralegal or solicitor in COP (HW and DOLS) department.: See Jobs https://t.co/RHJghdOaQp
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
Job advert. Peter Edwards Law, Hoylake - Paralegal in tribunal department.: See Jobs https://t.co/mNpTGDj7Pq
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
Job advert. Peter Edwards Law, Hoylake - Paralegal or solicitor in tribunal department.: See Jobs https://t.co/ZwuJxsXNUL
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 22, 2017
Interesting piece on claims for sickness and disability benefits owing to mental disorders in the UK: 1995 to 2014 - https://t.co/NNlvQUdZ2H
— Insp Michael Brown (@MentalHealthCop) August 21, 2017
Would greatly help w unwarranted press claims 'secret CoP' if judgment specified why not naming council necessary: https://t.co/Tdt3ixdYbO https://t.co/btYltxpMe8
— transparency project (@seethrujustice) August 18, 2017
OMG. The Panel's grasp on the Mental Capacity Act is utterly woeful. They've got wrong end of stick on capacity, consent, every sodding bit. https://t.co/51Tkxs6VQe
— Mark Neary (@MarkNeary1) August 18, 2017
MPTS tribunal finding of fact into Dr Valerie Murphy on #JusticeforLB blog here https://t.co/kIFOBUJXin
No longer #waitingforthetribunal— GeorgeJulian (@GeorgeJulian) August 18, 2017
"Council criticised for not consulting woman before banning relative from visiting care home" https://t.co/apEg3hpWfk
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 20, 2017
Court of Protection: CH v A Metropolitan Council [2017] EWCOP 12 (28 July 2017) https://t.co/quotnp7Wkp
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 17, 2017
We are announcing tenders for new 2018 civil contracts. Starting mid-September 2017 #legalaid https://t.co/VVMo5wxM77 pic.twitter.com/z9AF8e2Tir
— Legal Aid Agency (@LegalAidAgency) August 16, 2017
Warning over power of attorney risks - BBC News https://t.co/4pkrKczlBO
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 15, 2017
Radio 4, 29th August, 2.15pm, drama 'Test Case Bournewood', where DoLS all began, followed by discussion with Mr E & others. Save the date!
— Jacqueline (@jakkicowley) August 11, 2017
Empowerment Matters: National IMCA Conference 2017 - London, 10/11/17: — This conference will explore events during… https://t.co/kCTibjtmZd
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 10, 2017
Empowerment Matters: National IMCA Conference 2017 - Sheffield, 20/10/17: — This conference will explore events… https://t.co/iv3OjgNH55
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 10, 2017
Administrative Court Guide updated for 2017 https://t.co/AYw3tiBKWs pic.twitter.com/mG6Hh0KqqS
— Judicial Office (@JudiciaryUK) August 9, 2017
New Court of Appeal decision on Persistent Vegetative State and Minimally Conscious State https://t.co/Js3AJKUqi1
— Mills & Reeve (@MillsandReeve) August 8, 2017
Beds should be allocated by need not threats. The profoundly depressed or quietly psychotic are left to die quietly in a corner.
— Tony Zigmond (@tonyzigmond) August 5, 2017
"Disclosure of judge’s handwritten notes – the ICO speaks" https://t.co/zWfTTHgA7s via @11kbw
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 8, 2017
Solicitor rebuked for taking instructions from client's daughter - Legal Futures: https://t.co/lytGKFw2t4
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 8, 2017
After-the-bed-was-found judgment... Hope X fares well and that the previous person whose bed is occupied is ok.https://t.co/kvVasy7Gpy
— Neil Allen (@NeilAllen39) August 7, 2017
"Connor Sparrowhawk death: NHS clinician admits string of failings" https://t.co/X6TqU9NRRo
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 8, 2017
Chemical castration of detained patient to go ahead – archive, 1988 https://t.co/zbJZkihC1F
— Guardian Law (@GdnLaw) August 8, 2017
MHLA: Panel course - Leeds, 25/10/17 and 26/10/17: — The Mental Health Lawyers Association is an approved provider… https://t.co/nQmJBjdUQc
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 7, 2017
MHLA: Panel course - London, 18/10/17 and 19/10/17: — The Mental Health Lawyers Association is an approved provider… https://t.co/KPHBGwaIAe
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 7, 2017
Mental health patients stranded in units for years https://t.co/NlLsGobBg1
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) August 3, 2017
Latest blog post: Who's responsible for finding a psychiatric bed when needed? https://t.co/Ii64RmaApT pic.twitter.com/DL232SBMS1
— Masked AMHP (@MaskedAMHP) August 2, 2017
President of the Family Division judgment: in the matter of X (A Child) (No 3) https://t.co/ZEDfr9ia4G pic.twitter.com/qFzCJpJ62Z
— Judicial Office (@JudiciaryUK) August 3, 2017
"Judge warns of 'blood on our hands' if suicidal girl is forced out of secure care" https://t.co/80gRQbSoj1
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 4, 2017
NEW BLOG - "Re X (a child) No 3 (2017) https://t.co/Bx2fEHTaXk
— Insp Michael Brown (@MentalHealthCop) August 4, 2017
"NHS finds bed for teenager at risk of suicide" https://t.co/RKoDhhbqQq
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 4, 2017
Judge warns ongoing failure to get suicidal girl care risks ‘blood on our hands’https://t.co/Iv2I8dLmzM
— Community Care (@CommunityCare) August 4, 2017
Very strange finding in this homicide report out today. Predictable but not preventable. How does that work then?https://t.co/ZeLevnUNpZ
— hundredfamilies (@hundredfamilies) August 4, 2017
Job advert. Mills and Reeve, Birmingham - Health Litigation Solicitor.: Closing date 8/8/17. See Jobs https://t.co/zWpNueBp9D
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 1, 2017
Court of Protection: DM v Y City Council [2017] EWCOP 13 (15 June 2017) https://t.co/CSkE7Rx5WA
— Mental Health Law (@MHLonline) August 1, 2017