The JCHR has today (29 June) published the report of its inquiry into the reform of DOLS. Whilst I recommend reading the whole report … Read More ›
Category: Legislative developments
The Government of Singapore has just (18 May) passed a Vulnerable Adults Act (the link here is to the Bill which I understand was passed … Read More ›
[The independent Review of the MHA has published its interim report today (1 May). Whilst it should be read in full, for those in a … Read More ›
As many will know, I spent a considerable part of 2017 seeking to persuade the Law Commission to take forward a project on vulnerable adults … Read More ›
The JCHR has launched an inquiry into the Right to freedom and safety: Reform of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The Committee is issuing an … Read More ›
The JCHR has launched an inquiry into the Right to freedom and safety: Reform of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The Committee is issuing an … Read More ›
The Independent MHA Review surveys of service users and carers are now live, with a closing deadline of 28 February. Please share widely.
For those wanting some holiday reading, you may wish to have a look at my discussion paper looking at whether there may be room in … Read More ›
Interim guidance has just (11 December) been published – jointly – by the British Medical Association, General Medical Council and Royal College of Physicians – in response … Read More ›
The independent Mental Health Act Review is gathering pace. On its website are two key updates: A call for evidence: please see full details of the call for … Read More ›