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==Case law==
*'''Deprivation of liberty case.''' {{pagesummary|Re D (A Child: deprivation of liberty) (2015) EWHC 922 (Fam), (2015) MHLO 33}}

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

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

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

*'''Criminal case.''' {{pagesummary|R v Marshall (2015) EWCA Crim 474, (2015) MHLO 32}}

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

*'''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Donna v Martin (2015) EWCOP 23, (2015) MHLO 31}}

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

*'''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Re AW (2015) EWCOP 16, (2015) MHLO 27}}

*'''Deputyship case.''' {{pagesummary|Re PL (Objection Hearing) (2015) EWCOP 14, (2015) MHLO 25}}

*'''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re ID (Revocation of LPA) (2015) EWCOP 19, (2015) MHLO 28}}

*'''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re BN (2015) EWCOP 11, (2015) MHLO 22}}

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

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

*'''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re GW (2015) EWCOP 9, (2015) MHLO 20}}

*'''Scottish case.''' {{pagesummary|BG v MHTS (2015) CSIH 18, (2015) MHLO 26}}

==Department of Health==
*'''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]]

*'''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]]

==Mental Health Tribunal==
*'''Tribunal policy.''' {{pagesummary|Tribunal Policy: Withdrawals (23/2/15)}}

==HMIC==
*'''HMIC, 'The welfare of vulnerable people in police custody' (March 2015).''' See [[s136]]

==Journal==
*'''Call for papers.''' {{pagesummary|International Journal of Mental Health and Capacity Law}}

==Articles and newsletters==
*'''Fenella Morris and Benjamin Tankel, 'The Care Act 2014: Overview' (39 Essex Chambers, January 2015).''' See [[Care Act 2014]]

*'''39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Law Newsletter' (issue 54, March 2015).''' See [[39 Essex Chambers Mental Capacity Law Newsletter]]

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

*'''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]]

==Wales==
*'''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]]

==Books==
*'''New book.''' {{bookold|jr}}. This book contains a chapter on mental health by Simon Burrows of Kings Chambers.

*'''New book.''' {{bookold|practioner}}

==Events==
*'''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.

*'''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.

*'''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.

*'''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]]

==Website and CPD==
*'''MHLO Annual Review 2014 now available.''' Each year an Annual Review is published, which contains all news items, arranged thematically, which were added to Mental Health Law Online during that year. You can support the website by purchasing the Annual Review in paperback or in Kindle format. Additionally, the full text is available online without charge. See the [[Annual Review]] page to obtain the 2011-2014 editions. 

*'''Website upgraded.''' The software running the website has been upgraded and a new mobile-friendly visual theme has been installed. Please get in touch if you run into any difficulties. See [[Help page]] for contact details.

*'''CPD scheme.''' Obtain 12 SRA-accredited CPD points for £60 (also compatible with the SRA's new CPD regime). Suitable for non-lawyers as well. See [[CPD scheme]] for details.

*'''Cases.''' On 31/3/15 Mental Health Law Online contained [[Mental health case law|1658 categorised cases]]

*'''Chronology.''' See [[March 2015 chronology]] for this month's changes to the website in date order.

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