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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 sections to this website which are developing into the following:

1. Case law		2. Legislation		3. General information
Regularly updated commentaries on the cases, with links to the full text judgments on Bailii. (Bailii contains very many judgments, but no specific commentary.)		The full text of, and a simple and up-to-date commentary on, the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related legislation.		General articles to explain the concepts and terminology used in the caselaw and legislation sections; and practical guidance for lawyers

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