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See [[March 2015 update]] for a thematic summary of these changes.

*31/03/15 (2): '''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|Re D (A Child: deprivation of liberty) (2015) EWHC 922 (Fam), (2015) MHLO 33}}

*31/03/15 (1): '''Criminal case.''' {{pagesummary|R v Marshall (2015) EWCA Crim 474, (2015) MHLO 32}}

*29/03/15 (2): '''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Donna v Martin (2015) EWCOP 23, (2015) MHLO 31}}

*29/03/15 (1): '''Department of Health, ''Reference Guide to the Mental Health Act 1983'' (2015).''' A new Reference Guide was published in England to coincide with the coming into force of the new Code of Practice on 1/4/15. Description from Government website: "It is a reference source for people who want to understand the main provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the regulations under the Act, as amended at 1 April 2015, including by the Mental Health Act 2007, Health and Social Care Acts 2008 and 2012 and Care Act 2014. The revised reference guide complements the revised Mental Health Act Code of Practice, with the Code giving guidance on how the Act should be applied." See [[Reference Guide to the Mental Health Act 1983]]

*26/03/15 (2): '''Call for papers.''' {{pagesummary|International Journal of Mental Health and Capacity Law}}

*26/03/15 (1): '''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Re CJ: Public Guardian v MP (2015) EWCOP 21, (2015) MHLO 30}}

*24/03/15 (21): '''Welsh Government, 'Consultation Document: Service Framework for the Treatment of People with a Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Misuse Problem 2015' (5/3/15).''' Consultation from 5/3/15 to 23/4/15. See [[Consultations]]

*24/03/15 (20): '''Department of Health, 'No voice unheard, no right ignored - a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions' (Cm 9007, March 2015).''' Consultation from 6/3/15 to 29/5/15. Extract from consultation page (paragraphs replaced with numbering): "(1) The consultation ‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’ explores options on issues such as how people can: (a) be supported to live independently, as part of a community; (b) be assured that their views will be listened to; (c) challenge decisions about them and about their care; (d) exercise control over the support they receive with a Personal Health Budget; (e) expect that different health and local services will organise themselves around their needs; (f) know that professionals are looking out for their physical health needs as well as their mental health needs. (2) The document also seeks to explores views on a number of issues relating to the Mental Health Act which were raised during the recent consultation on the revised Mental Health Act Code of Practice. (3) Since ‘Transforming Care: A National Response to Winterbourne View Hospital’ was published there have been some improvements but the system has not gone far enough fast enough to respond to the needs and wishes of people who need services, and their families." See [[Consultations]]

*24/03/15 (19): '''HMIC, 'The welfare of vulnerable people in police custody' (March 2015).''' See [[s136]]

*24/03/15 (18): '''Negligence claim.''' {{pagesummary|Baker v Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHSFT (2015) EWHC 609 (QB), (2015) MHLO 29}}

*24/03/15 (17): '''Fenella Morris and Benjamin Tankel, 'The Care Act 2014: Overview' (39 Essex Chambers, January 2015).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*24/03/15 (16): '''39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Law Newsletter' (issue 54, March 2015).''' See [[39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Law Newsletter]]

*24/03/15 (15): '''39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Law Newsltter' (issue 53, February 2015).''' See [[39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Law Newsletter]]

*24/03/15 (14): '''Local Government Lawyer, 'Supreme Court to hear battle among councils over "ordinary residence" in care case' (17/3/15).''' The case was heard by Lady Hale, Lord Wilson, Lord Carnwath, Lord Hughes and Lord Toulson on 18 and 19 March 2015. See [[R (Cornwall Council) v SSH (2014) EWCA Civ 12]]

*24/03/15 (13): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re ID (Revocation of LPA) (2015) EWCOP 19, (2015) MHLO 28}}

*24/03/15 (12): '''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Re AW (2015) EWCOP 16, (2015) MHLO 27}}

*24/03/15 (11): '''Scottish case.''' {{pagesummary|BG v MHTS (2015) CSIH 18, (2015) MHLO 26}}

*24/03/15 (10): '''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Re PL (Objection Hearing) (2015) EWCOP 14, (2015) MHLO 25}}

*24/03/15 (9): '''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|Rochdale MBC v KW (2015) EWCOP 13, (2015) MHLO 24}}

*24/03/15 (8): '''Reporting restrictions case.''' {{pagesummary|A Healthcare NHS Trust v P and Q (2015) EWCOP 15, (2015) MHLO 23}}

*24/03/15 (7): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re BN (2015) EWCOP 11, (2015) MHLO 22}}

*24/03/15 (6): '''Repatriation case.''' {{pagesummary|Sekerani v SSHD (2014) UKAITUR DA/00301/2014, (2014) MHLO 144}}

*24/03/15 (5): '''EPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re DT: Public Guardian v IT (2015) EWCOP 10, (2015) MHLO 21}}

*24/03/15 (4): '''EPA case.''' This old case was recently published on Bailii. {{pagesummary|Re F (2004) EWHC 725 (Ch)}}

*24/03/15 (3): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re GW (2015) EWCOP 9, (2015) MHLO 20}}

*24/03/15 (2): '''New book.''' {{bookold|jr}}. This book contains a chapter on mental health by Simon Burrows of Kings Chambers.

*24/03/15 (1): '''New book.''' {{bookold|practioner}}

*16/03/15 (3): '''Event.''' Edge Training are running an event entitled "Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Tenancy Agreements" on Friday '''29/5/15''' in London. Speaker: Aasya Mughal.  Cost: £115 +VAT including refreshments (but not lunch) and all course materials. See [[Media:Edge Training MCA and Tenancy Agreements 29 May 2015.pdf|flyer]] for full details and booking information.

*16/03/15 (2): '''Event.''' Edge Training are running an event entitled "Mental Capacity & Best Interests Assessments - Advanced" on Friday '''15/5/15''' in London. Speaker: Aasya Mughal. Cost: £115 +VAT including refreshments (but not lunch) and all course materials. See [[Media:Edge Training Mental Capacity and Best Interests Assessments 15 May 2015.pdf|flyer]] for full details and booking information.

*16/03/15 (1): '''Event.''' Edge Training are running an event entitled "The New Mental Health Act Code of Practice 2015" on Friday '''8/5/15''' in London. Speaker: Rob Brown. Cost: £115 +VAT including refreshments (but not lunch) and all course materials. See [[Media:Edge Training New MHA Code of Practice 8 May 2015.pdf|flyer]] for full details and booking information.

*15/03/15 (1): '''Tribunal policy.''' {{pagesummary|Tribunal Policy: Withdrawals (23/2/15)}}

*03/03/15 (1): '''Event.''' Edge Training are running a DOLS Assessors Conference on Thursday '''12/3/15''' in London. The conference may be used as part of the annual refresher training for either BIAs or Mental Health Assessors and a certificate will be provided for each delegate according to his or her role. Speakers: Alex Ruck Keene, Nicholas Paines QC, Steven Richards, Javeda Jafri and Aasya Mughal. Cost: £125 plus VAT including refreshments, lunch, and all course materials. See [[Media:Edge DOLS assessors conference 12 Mar 2015.pdf|flyer]] for further information and booking details. See [[Events]]

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