Here is a list of legal powers in the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) enjoyed solely by the police and which are required in a number of situations where there may be no violence or crime and where there may be no immediate risk to life — Section 136 MHA – a power which can […]

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UPDATE (August 2023) – we now know some more detail abotu this case after publication of the Preventing Future Deaths report.  The post below was based on media reports and you will see I’ve pointed out certain questions and made certain assumptions because of a lack of detail in the coverage.  The PFD helps us […]

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A new Preventing Future Deaths report will be of relevance and interest to those involved in knowing more about this topic area. A side-note to begin with: I regularly read the website of the Chief Coroner, where PFD notices are regularly uploaded (and often the responses of organisations) – it always feels inappropriate, as if […]

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