Mental Health Law

Articles

Court of protection authorises medical termination for patient lacking capacity

The Court of Protection ruled on the legality of a medical termination for a patient lacking capacity, balancing health risks and personal autonomy

High Court orders fresh inquest into 1994 death

High Court quashes original inquest, orders new investigation into the death of Anthony Whittle

Upper Tribunal overturns mental health detention decision

Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal due to a factual mistake concerning the availability of treatment in a mental health case