Tribunal Rules
The Tribunal system changes in November 2008.
New Tribunal rules
England
The MHRT becomes part of the Health Education and Social Care chamber of the First Tier Tribunal, and will have new rules and practice directions. See Tribunals website for details.
Wales
The MHRT becomes the "MHRT for Wales" and will have new rules.
- Tribunals website - See news items 19/8/08 "The (draft) Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales Rules 2008 is now available" and "Consultation on the draft Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales Rules 2008 is now available"
Upper Tribunal
Among other things, this will take over the judicial review function of the High Court in relation to MHRT cases (in England and Wales). See the Tribunals website for further details.
Old rules
Until 3/11/08, the Mental Health Review Tribunal Rules 1983 apply to the MHRT in both England and Wales.
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