Section 117 of the MHA - The Effect of Worcestershire on Mental Health Practitioners

Introduction

The Worcestershire case was finally decided in the summer of 2023.

This webinar will consider the developments following the decision in the Worcestershire case and will also provide useful information about s117 aftercare. It will consider the impact the caselaw will have on your practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• A review of the s117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and how this applies in practice
• An explanation of the case law involving s117
• An outline of the Worcestershire case and its journey through the court
• The decision and the effect it will have on practitioners

This webinar was recorded on 2nd July 2024

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