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.

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.

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.