Mental Health Law and Procedure Specialist Barristers
Leamington Spa Chambers
Barristers that specialise in Mental Health Act Law, Evidence, and Legal Challenges
Mental Health Law Specialist Barristers
Leamington Spa Chambers have specialist barristers who advise and represent clients and solicitors in Mental Health Law (Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended))
Our mental health law specialist barristers can advise hospitals, solicitors, detained clients, and clients in the community.
Our barristers who specialise in mental health law matters can assist with many legal and procedural steps, including:
- Legal Advice and Representation in all Mental Health Law Matters
- First Tier Tribunal Mental Health Act Appeals – in person and remote (videoconference) hearings
- Appeals to the Upper Tribunal
- Judicial Review (unless Upper Tribunal jurisdication applies) of Decisions (unlawful conduct, procedural irregularities, lack of procedural fairness, Wednesbury Unreasonableness, ultra vires conduct
- Appeals to the higher courts
- Capacity Act and Dols
- Queries about the Code of Practice: Mental Health Act 1983
- Advice on S.117 Aftercare (NHS and Local Authority Responsibilities, delays and tensions)
Our Mental Health Law Specialist Barristers can speak with you in strict confidence and without obligation about how we might assist you, before you commit to instructing them. Contact our clerks to arrange a call back.
Mental Health Case Law, Precedents and Guidance
Section 117 Mental Health Act 1983 Aftercare – duties of local authorities and the NHS: Section 117 Aftercare Guidance for Practitioners Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (April 2022)
Representation in Mental Health Tribunals
Our barristers are experienced in acting for vulnerable adults and children detained under the Mental Health Act. We can attend hospitals and other care facilities for conference and appeal hearings. We can also attend appeals by video conferencing.
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