A patient having been convicted of manslaughter eventually applied for release. The authorities were concerned that he might have a spontaneous recurrence of his condition, but delayed preparation of a plan for his release. The Tribunal refused to order his release despite the delay. A review of the Tribunal failed because the Tribunal had no power to order preparation of a plan.
Judges:
Lord Justice Kennedy Lord Justice Ward Lord Justice Tuckey
Citations:
Times 05-Oct-1999, Gazette 02-Sep-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 2052
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Regina v Mental Health Review Tribunal; Torfaen County Borough Council and Gwent Health Authority ex parte Hall Admn 23-Apr-1999
The tribunal had ordered the conditional discharge of the patient, subject to conditions to be satisfied by the local health authority. The authority had failed to make the arrangements which would have satisfied the relevant conditions, and as a . .
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Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.146967
