Consultation on Mental Health Tribunal reforms
Seeking views on the way that the First-tier Tribunal lists hearings in relation to applications by patients detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Opened
11 Feb 2020
Closed
8 Apr 2020
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The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) is interested to receive your views on one proposal to change the way that the First-tier Tribunal lists hearings in relation to applications by patients detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), dealt with in the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (HESC).
Responses to the consultation will be considered by TPC.
TPC is responsible for making Tribunal Procedure Rules for the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal.