An excellent query today from an experienced force mental health lead who does legal detail – was I aware of any considerations about the use of s135(1) or s136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) where someone lives in a tent? … and by “lives”, I mean has habitually slept in it as a […]

Almost anywhere can be a Mental Health Act Place of Safety, in principle — Subsection 135(6) outlines the definition and it includes “any other suitable place”, once it has listed local social services accommodation, a hospital or a police station.  Of course, this “any other suitable place” option is subject to certain qualifiying criteria, covered […]

A case in Leeds has been highlighted in the local press after a man complained of “negligence” following his step-daughter turning up at home, barefoot and in pyjamas despite having been “sectioned” under the Mental Health Act a couple of days before.  He has called for staff to be disciplined, because of this. After providing […]