The Home Secretary had the duty to make a decision on the release of a mental patient, and in doing so had no obligation to follow the recommendation of the tribunal, but he must still act fairly and disclose what was happening in the making of his decision.
Citations:
Gazette 03-Jun-1998
Statutes:
Mental Health Review Tribunal Rules 1983 (1983 No 942)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health
Updated: 05 June 2022; Ref: scu.88635