The protection of those responsible for the care of mental patients from being harassed by litigation is a legitimate objective.
Citations:
(1987) 52 DR 269
Cited by:
Cited – Seal v Chief Constable of South Wales Police HL 4-Jul-2007
The claimant had sought to bring proceedings against the respondent, but as a mental patient subject to the 1983 Act, had been obliged by the section first to obtain consent. The parties disputed whether the failure was a procedural or substantial . .
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Human Rights, Health Professions
Updated: 14 May 2022; Ref: scu.254624