Interesting cases

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On this page, please add (anonymised) details of any good cases with which you were involved but which were never reported elsewhere. For example, information on JRs which settled, details of compensation offered for MHRT delays, etc. If you are willing to share your experiences, this could become a useful resource for other lawyers.

• Section 2 papers left on ward and not received by MHA administrator until 9 days into section. Settled for £1000 after letter before claim (2005).

• Hospital thought unrestricted CPIA 1964 s5 began when the Secretary of State specified the hospital rather than on the date of the court order. The first purported renewal was therefore carried out after the section had expired (as were the subsequent renewals). Trust admitted liability and the case was settled for £9000 after letter before claim (2007).

• NR's discharge of guardianship application under s23 ignored. Patient assaulted while in care home. £5,000 for unlawful detention, £1,375 for assault and £8,000 legal costs paid. See Former soldier held against will in care home 'treated like dissident in Stalin's Russia', Daily Telegraph, 18/12/08