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The Law

Find out more about mental health law and the Tribunal.

The Mental Health Tribunal is guided by the law such as Acts of Parliament,  Procedure rules and Practice Directions including the following:

The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) (external link, opens in a new tab)

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (external link, opens in a new tab)

The Human Rights Act 1998 (external link, opens in a new tab)

The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) Health Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (external link, opens in a new tab)

The timing of hearings (opens in a new tab)

Pre-hearing examinations (PDF, opens in a new tab)

Contents or statements and reports (opens in a new tab)

Victims of violent or sexual offences: Mental Health Tribunal (external link, opens in a new tab)

Procedures concerning handling representations from victims (PDF, opens in a new tab)