View source for July 2017 update

==Website==
*'''Magic Book.''' The Magic Book is a database of contact details. It is a new addition to MHLO - but it can be expanded and be a success if everybody joins in, including you. To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log in and the process is very quick and simple. See [[Contact:Magic_Book|Magic Book]]

*'''Mental Health Law Online CPD scheme: 12 points for £60.''' Obtain 12 CPD points online by answering monthly questionnaires. The scheme is an ideal way to obtain your necessary hours, or to evidence your continued competence. It also helps to support the continued development of this website, and your subscriptions (and re-subscriptions) are appreciated. For full details and to subscribe, see [[CPD scheme]].

*'''Cases.''' On 31/7/17 Mental Health Law Online contained [[Mental health case law|1854 categorised cases]]

*'''Chronology.''' See [[July 2017 chronology]] for this month's changes to the website in date order.

==Case law==
*{{csum|Djaba v West London Mental Health NHS Trust (2017) EWCA Civ 436}}

*{{csum|R v Kitchener (2017) EWCA Crim 937}}

*{{csum|BA v SSHD (2017) UKAITUR IA343212013}}

*{{csum|R (JF) v London Borough of Merton (2017) EWHC 1519 (Admin)}}

**{{rsum|Andy McNicholl, 'Court quashes “unlawful” Care Act assessment of learning disabled man' (Community Care, 3/7/17)}}

==Mental Health Tribunal==
*'''MHT Practice Guidance.''' [[Practice Guidance: Enforcement Procedure, Directions and Summonses (24/7/17)]] {{pagesummary|Practice Guidance: Enforcement Procedure, Directions and Summonses (24/7/17)|d}}

*'''Welsh Tribunal forms.''' New forms and guidance documents were created, and translated into Welsh, in April and May 2017 — MHRTW-01: Application to the tribunal; MHRTW-02: Nearest Relative Application; MHRTW-03: Attendance Form; MHRTW-04: Expenses claim - witness; MHRTW-05: Permission for Appeal Application Form; MHRTW-06: Guidance - Applying to the Tribunal; MHRTW-07: Guidance - Referrals; MHRTW-08: Guidance - The Tribunal Hearing; MHRTW-09: Guidance - Nearest Relative Information; MHRTW-10: Guidance - Provision of Reports to the Tribunal; MHRTW-11: Guidance - Report Layout and Content; MHRTW-12: Guidance - Expenses claim - Witness; MHRTW-13: Guidance - The Tribunal’s Powers; MHRTW-14: Guidance - Permission for Appeal; MHRTW-15: Publications Register; MHRTW-16: List of words; MHRTW-17: Eligibility Criteria; MHRTW-18: Request to Withdraw application; MHRTW-18A: Guidance - Request to Withdraw application. See [[Tribunal forms]]

*'''Debra Whittle, 'Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request -112074' (letter to Lucy Series, 19/6/17).''' This FOI response includes the following information. Time from receipt to disposal: section 2 (0 weeks 24.5%, 1 week 53.0%, 2 weeks 18.2%, 4 or more weeks 1.9%); restricted (0-3 weeks 8.0%, 4-9 weeks 15.4%, 10-15 weeks 59.6%, 16-18 weeks 5.1%, 19 or more 11.9%); non-restricted (0-3 weeks 22.1%, 4-7 weeks 47.9%, 8-9 weeks 17.5%, 10-12 weeks 6.5%, 13 or more weeks 6.1%). Total number of cases: section 2 (10,617); restricted (3,449); unrestricted (21,065). Median age of case: section 2 (1 week); restricted (10-15 weeks); non-restricted (4-7 weeks). See [[Mental Health Tribunal#Listing of hearings]]

==Book==
*'''New edition of book.''' {{bookold|clements}}. See [http://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/book-review-community-care-and-the-law-6th-edition/ review by Alex Ruck Keene] and [[Books]] page

==Job==
*'''Job advert.''' [[ODonnells Solicitors, Preston - PA/admin assistant in MHT team]]. See [[Jobs]]

==Events==
*'''RadcliffesLeBrasseur: Annual Mental Health Conference - London, 5/10/17''' {{eventsummary|RadcliffesLeBrasseur: Annual Mental Health Conference - London, 5/10/17|d}}

*'''MHLA: Advocacy, Risk and Cross-examination - Leicester, 16/10/17''' {{eventsummary|MHLA: Advocacy, Risk and Cross-examination - Leicester, 16/10/17|d}}

*'''MHLA: Re-accreditation course - London, 4/10/17''' {{eventsummary|MHLA: Re-accreditation course - London, 4/10/17|d}}

*'''MHLA: Re-accreditation course - Manchester, 27/9/17''' {{eventsummary|MHLA: Re-accreditation course - Manchester, 27/9/17|d}}

*'''MHLA: Foundation course - London, 30/8/17''' {{eventsummary|MHLA: Foundation course - London, 30/8/17|d}}

*'''MHLA: Foundation course - Manchester, 23/8/17''' {{eventsummary|MHLA: Foundation course - Manchester, 23/8/17|d}}

==Other==
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