David Hewitt

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A vulnerable point

Protection for vulnerable adults is under increased scrutiny but what exactly does 'vulnerable' mean, and do the safeguards go far enough, asks David Hewitt

Whose liberty?

The House of Lords' ruling in Austin is likely to restrict the circumstances where mental health patients can challenge confinement, says David Hewitt

When your nearest isn't your dearest

Amendments to the Mental Health Act provide new systems for the selection â€“ and most importantly, the removal â€“ of a patient's nearest relative, says...

New perspectives on the Mental Health Act

To understand new mental health legislation solicitors will need to know what is being done with suspected terrorists, says David Hewitt

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