This book provides readers with a clear understanding of all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983. The work is a vital tool for busy professionals requiring insight and guidance in the complex area of mental health law. The Act is reproduced alongside the associated Rules and Regulations, all carefully annotated by Richard Jones.

Written in a clear, practical style, designed to be accessible to both the medical, and legal profession
User-friendly style: primary and secondary legislation is annotated in the Parts with the analysis of important contextual aspects of mental health law located in the Annexes
Readers benefit from the expertise and advice of one of the most highly respected individuals in the field
Includes all the relevant primary and secondary legislation on mental health law with detailed annotations
An annotated version of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 is reproduced.
Explains the impact of the 2007 Act, detailing how each section of the MHA 1983 has been affected.
Provides guidance on the Code of Practice.

Major developments covered in the twenty-seventh edition include:

Cases

Re RM Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)
Re MK: Deprivation of Liberty and Tier 4 Beds
Lukes v Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
SF (as Nearest Relative of RB) v Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust v Moon

Legislation

Reference is made to a new legal framework introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Court Act 2022 which allows for the remote access by non-participants to proceedings, including tribunal proceedings, that are to be held in public.

Guidance

An updated version of the Law Society’s practice note on “Representation before mental health tribunals” is reproduced, as well as government guidance on the effect of the Worcestershire decision on the duties of Integrated Care Boards under s.117. New government guidance on the supervision and reporting of conditionally discharged patients is also reproduced.

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Mental Health Act Manual, 27th Edition

Mental Health Act Manual, 27th Edition