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==Case law==
===Deprivation of liberty cases===
*'''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|Rochdale MBC v KW (2014) EWCOP 45, (2014) MHLO 123}}

*'''Best interests and deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|LB Tower Hamlets v TB (2014) EWCOP 53, (2014) MHLO 130}}

:*'''Daily Telegraph, 'Man banned from having sex with wife by High Court judge' (17/12/14).''' Subtitle: "Bangladeshi man claims he has right under his culture to have sex with wife, who has mental age of a child, whenever he pleases and she has no right to refuse". See [[LB Tower Hamlets v TB (2014) EWCOP 53, (2014) MHLO 130]]

*'''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|TX v A Local Authority (2014) EWCOP 29, (2014) MHLO 117}}

*'''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|Barnsley MBC v GS (2014) EWCOP 46, (2014) MHLO 124}}

*'''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|Lazariu v Romania 31973/03 (2014) ECHR 1219, (2014) MHLO 139}}

*'''Article 5.''' {{pagesummary|OG v Latvia 66095/09 (2014) ECHR 989, (2014) MHLO 115}}

===Capacity - medical cases===
*'''Medical case.''' {{pagesummary|Royal Free NHSFT v AB (2014) EWCOP 50, (2014) MHLO 127}}

*'''Medical case.''' {{pagesummary|Gloucestershire CCG v AB (2014) EWCOP 49, (2014) MHLO 126}}

*'''Capacity case.''' {{pagesummary|NHS Trust v FG (2014) EWCOP 30}}

*'''Vulnerable adult case.'''. {{pagesummary|Re DM (2014) EWHC 3119 (Fam), (2014) MHLO 112}}

===COP costs cases===
*'''COP costs case.''' {{pagesummary|Re A and B (Court of Protection: Delay and Costs) (2014) EWCOP 48, (2014) MHLO 125}}

*'''COP costs case.''' {{pagesummary|Milton Keynes Council v RR (2014) EWCOP 34, (2014) MHLO 120}}

*'''LPA/costs case.''' {{pagesummary|The Public Guardian v CT (2014) EWCOP 51, (2014) MHLO 128}}

===LPA and deputyship cases===
*'''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Re BM (2014) EWCOP B20, (2014) MHLO 131}}

*'''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|The Public Guardian v Marvin (2014) EWCOP 47, (2014) MHLO 125}}

*'''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|The Public Guardian v AW (Application to revoke LPA) (2014) EWCOP 28, (2014) MHLO 116}}

===Other capacity cases===
*'''Capacity case.''' {{pagesummary|Bradbury v Paterson (2014) EWHC 3992 (QB), (2014) MHLO 110}}

*'''Capacity/community care case.''' {{pagesummary|Aster Healthcare Ltd v The Estate of Mohammed Shafi (2014) EWCA Civ 1350, (2014) MHLO 134}}

*'''Capacity/community care case.''' {{pagesummary|Aster Healthcare Ltd v The Estate of Mohammed Shafi (2014) EWHC 77 (QB), (2014) MHLO 133}}

*'''Capacity case (habitual residence).''' {{pagesummary|An English Local Authority v SW and A Scottish Local Authority (2014) EWCOP 43, (2014) MHLO 122}}

*'''Capacity case.''' {{pagesummary|Kicks v Leigh (2014) EWHC 3926 (Ch), (2014) MHLO 136}}

*'''Capacity case.''' {{pagesummary|Derbyshire County Council v AC (2014) EWCOP 38, (2014) MHLO 121}}

*'''Capacity case.''' {{pagesummary|A Local Authority v M (2014) EWCOP 33, (2014) MHLO 119}}

===Criminal cases===
*'''Criminal appeal.''' {{pagesummary|AG's reference (no 91 of 2014) sub nom R v Joseph Williams (2014) MHLO 137 (CA)}}

:*'''Julia Collins, 'Court of Appeal tells Margate homophobic thug Joseph Williams he will serve at least two thirds of sentence years for attack on Connor Huntley' (Kent Online, 26/11/14).''' Despite the Court of Appeal's statement that it was uncertain, the Solicitor General is quoted as saying "I hope the increased sentence of 19 years sends out a clear message that attacks motivated by homophobia will be dealt with by long prison sentences". See [[AG's reference (no 91 of 2014) sub nom R v Joseph Williams (2014) MHLO 137 (CA)]]

*'''Terrorism case.''' {{pagesummary|DD v SSHD (2014) EWHC 3820 (Admin), (2014) MHLO 140}}

===Immigration cases===
*'''Immigration case.''' {{pagesummary|BCZ v SSHD (2014) EWHC 3585 (Admin), (2014) MHLO 114}}

*'''Immigration detention case.''' {{pagesummary|R (Alemi) v SSHD (2014) EWHC 3858 (Admin), (2014) MHLO 111}}

===Miscellaneous cases===
*'''Litigation case.''' {{pagesummary|Hysaj v SSHD (2014) EWCA Civ 1633, (2014) MHLO 135}}

*'''Prison law case.''' {{pagesummary|R (Guntrip) v Parole Board (2014) EWHC 4180 (Admin), (2014) MHLO 132}}

*'''Miscellaneous case.''' {{pagesummary|Graves v Capital Home Loans Ltd (2014) EWCA Civ 1297, (2014) MHLO 113}}

*'''Neutral citation added.''' Case was already on MHLO. {{pagesummary|Derbyshire County Council v Kathleen Danby (2014) EWCOP B26, (2014) MHLO 106}}

==Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal==
*'''Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decision.''' {{pagesummary|Lucia Benyu (strike off) and Ronnie Benyu (section 43 order) (2014) MHLO 138 (SDT)}}

==Mental Health Tribunal==
*'''Tribunal contact details.''' A circular email from the Tribunal secretariat dated 2/12/14 contained the following information: (1) from 1/1/15 three reports-related email addresses (northreportsteam@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk, southreportsteam@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk and reportsenquiries@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk) will cease to function; (2) all reports and related enquiries (such as extension, directions and order requests) should instead be sent to mhtreports@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk See [[Mental Health Tribunal]]

*'''Tribunal contact details.''' An email address not in the most recent contact sheet is tsmhrelist@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk (for all enquiries regarding relisting a case). See [[Mental Health Tribunal]]

*'''Mental Health Tribunal website - transition to GOV.UK.''' A circular email from the Tribunal secretariat dated 29/12/14 contained the following information: (1) The MHT information and guidance for patients has moved to [https://www.gov.uk/mental-health-tribunal the GOV.UK website] and the old MoJ pages will now redirect there. (2) Forms and leaflets are still available on [http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/GetForms.do?court_forms_title=&court_forms_category=Mental+Health+Tribunal the MoJ website]. (3) Up-to-date contact sheet: [[Media:HMCTS Contact Details for Leicester Secretariat dated 2Feb14 emailed 29Dec14.pdf|HMCTS, 'Contact Details for Leicester Secretariat' (dated 2/2/14, emailed 29/12/14)]]. (4) If necessary, call the Tribunal's Customer Support Team on 0300 123 2201 for assistance. See [[Mental Health Tribunal]]

==Home Office==
*'''Home Office, 'Policy Equality Statement: Policy on the immigration detention of those suffering from mental health problems' (27/11/14).''' Extract from website: "In March 2012 the Home Office made a commitment to the High Court to undertake an equality impact assessment of its policy on detaining people with mental health problems. This policy equality statement fulfils that commitment and has been informed by consultation with various stakeholders." See [[Repatriation]]

==Office of the Public Guardian==
*'''Office of the Public Guardian, 'Fundamental Review of the Supervision of Court Appointed Deputies by the Public Guardian: Report to Parliament' (December 2014).''' Extract: "The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice announced in an adjournment debate in October 2012 that the Public Guardian was to commence a fundamental review of how deputies appointed by the Court of Protection to protect people lacking mental capacity are supervised. This report is to inform Parliament of the findings of the review and to set out what measures are now being implemented." See [[OPG]]

==Department of Health==
*'''Department of Health and Home Office, 'Review of the Operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983: Review Report and Recommendations' (December 2014).''' The consultation page also contains an executive summary, an easy read version, a summary of responses and a literature review. See [[Consultations#Department of Health]]

*'''Department of Health, 'Consultation outcome: Updating our care and support system: draft regulations and guidance' (published 6/6/14, updated 23/10/14).''' Main consultation page. See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Department of Health, 'Response to the consultation on draft regulations and guidance for implementation of Part 1 of the Care Act 2014' (Cm 8955, 23/10/14).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Department of Health, 'Final Affirmative Regulations Under Part 1 of the Care Act' (23/10/14).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Department of Health, 'Final Negative Regulations Under Part 1 of the Care Act' (23/10/14).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Department of Health, 'The Care and Support (Children's Carers) Regulations 2014 Keeling Schedule' (23/10/14).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Department of Health, 'Care and Support Statutory Guidance: Issued under the Care Act 2014' (23/10/14).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Department of Health, 'Care Act 2014 Part 1: factsheets' (6/6/14, updated 23/10/14).''' These factsheets, which set out local authorities' duties and powers, have been updated following the government's response to the consultation on regulations and guidance. See [[Care Act 2014]]

==Independent investigation==
*'''Independent investigation into the care and treatment of Leslie Gadsby.''' (1) Androulla Johnstone, 'Independent Investigation into the Care and Treatment Provided to Mr. Y by the Mersey Care NHS Trust and Imagine Independence (Mental Health Charity)' (Health and Social Care Advisory Service, 16/12/14). (2) Health and Social Care Advisory Service, 'Independent Investigation into the Care and Treatment Provided to Mr. Y by the Mersey Care NHS Trust and Imagine Independence (Commissioned by NHS North West Strategic Health Authority): Summary Note' (16/12/14). See [[Independent investigations]]

==Newsletters==
*'''39 Essex Street, 'Mental Capacity law Newsletter' (issue 52, December 2014).''' See [[39 Essex Street Mental Capacity Law Newsletter]]

*'''Mind, 'Legal Newsletter' (Issue 17, December 2014).''' See [[Mind (Charity)]]

*'''Mind, 'Legal Newsletter' (Issue 16, June 2014).''' See [[Mind (Charity)]]

*'''Mind, 'Legal Newsletter' (Issue 15, March 2014).''' See [[Mind (Charity)]]

==Articles==
*'''New Law Journal, 'Cheshire West decision on deprivation of liberty could be "unpicked"' (25/11/14).''' See [[Rochdale MBC v KW (2014) EWCOP 45, (2014) MHLO 123]] 

*'''Michael Buchanan, 'Seven mental health patients died waiting for beds (BBC News, 28/11/14).''' Extract: "Seven mental health patients have killed themselves in England since 2012 after being told there were no hospital beds for them, the BBC has learned." See [[Miscellaneous external links]]

*'''Tabitha Collingbourne, 'The Care Act 2014: a missed opportunity?' (2014) 20(3) Web JCLI.''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Piers Gooding, 'Change and Continuity: A Historical Overview of the Significance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Mental Health Law' (2014) 20(3) Web JCLI.''' See [[CRPD]]

*'''Peter Bartlett, 'Reforming the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS): What Is It Exactly that We Want?' (2014) 20(3) Web JCLI.''' See [[DOLS#Academic articles etc]]

*'''Richard Gordon QC, 'Thoughts on P v Cheshire West; P & Q v Surrey County Council' (2014) 17 CCLR 416.''' Closing address at LAG Community Care conference, 5/12/14. See [[Cheshire West and Chester Council v P (2014) UKSC 19]]

*'''Local Government Lawyer, 'Department of Health issues final Care Act regulations and guidance' (24/10/14).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''Social Care Institute for Excellence: Care Act 2014 website pages.''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

==Wales==
*'''National Assembly for Wales, 'Inquiry into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)' (Children, Young People and Education Committee, November 2014).''' See [[CAMHS]]

*'''Lucy Series, 'National Review of the DoLS in Wales' (4/11/14).''' See [[DOLS#HIW and CSSIW]]

*'''CSSIW and HIW, 'A National Review of the use of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in Wales' (2014).''' See [[DOLS#HIW and CSSIW]]

==Website and CPD==
*'''Cases.''' On 31/12/14 Mental Health Law Online contained [[Mental health case law|1620 categorised cases]]

*'''CPD scheme.''' Obtain 12 accredited CPD points online for £60. See [[CPD scheme]]

*'''Chronology.''' See [[December 2014 chronology]] for this month's changes to the website in date order.

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