‘Mentally ill people are being subjected to “distressing experiences” including physical violence and verbal threats while detained under the Mental Health Act, a government-commissioned review has found.’
The Independent, 1st May 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The proportion of trainees who have experienced mental health problems has more than doubled in the last year, a survey has found, as junior lawyers continue to report severe levels of stress. In its 2018 resilience and wellbeing survey, the Law Society’s Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) found that 39% of trainees reported suffering from mental health problems, up from 19% last year. Among the division’s members as a whole, 38% of respondents said they had experienced mental health problems in the past year, up from 26% last time.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th April 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘This guidance has been produced to assist judges in the Family Court to resolve mental capacity issues concerning parties to family law proceedings. Designed to be practical and accessible, it will point the judge to key rules and statutory provisions. Lawyers instructed in family proceedings may also find this guidance valuable.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 26th April 2018
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘The TV presenter Ant McPartlin has been fined £86,000 and disqualified from driving for 20 months after admitting drink-driving.’
The Guardian, 16th April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
The narcissist is a challenge for both family court judges and the object of the narcissist’s regime of control and coercion. Faced with an arch deceiver, judges, however experienced they are in identifying dishonesty and manipulation, regularly fall victim to a personality hell bent on winning; but not in Dubai it seems.
Family Law, 6th April 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘Prison inspectors have demanded urgent action at a young offenders’ institution that saw more than 500 incidents of self-harm in just six months.’
The Independent, 27th March 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘An NHS trust has been fined a record £2m after admitting “systemic failures” following the deaths of two vulnerable patients. Southern Health pleaded guilty last year to breaching health and safety laws following the deaths of Teresa Colvin and Connor Sparrowhawk, an epileptic teenager with autism who drowned in a bath at an NHS care unit.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government has said this month that it broadly agrees with the Liberty Protection Safeguards model proposed by the Law Commission to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st March 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘My report shows that too many people in the UK aren’t being treated with the dignity and respect they should expect when in crisis.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Vulnerable mental health patients are suffering serious harm, and in some cases dying, because of “serious failings” in their treatment, the NHS ombudsman has warned. Mistakes such as failing to diagnose or treat patients properly and discharging them from hospital too soon can have “catastrophic consequences”, said Rob Behrens.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government has said it will bring forward legislation to provide greater protection for some of the most vulnerable people in our society. In a Written Ministerial Statement Health Minister Caroline Dinenage said the government broadly agreed with the Liberty Protection Safeguards model proposed by the Law Commission in 2017 and would legislate “when parliamentary time allows”.’
Law Commission, 15th March 2018
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/
‘Yedina v Yedin and another [2017] EWHC 3319 (Ch) was an interesting case which highlighted the importance of seeking advice from a family lawyer when planning to divorce.’
Family Law, 9th March 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said UK health care, education and other public services are failing children and young people regarding their access to mental health services – arguing young people are at a ‘crisis point’ when it comes to mental health support. In light of its findings the CQC has made recommendations for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on how they can best ensure support.’
Family Law, 9th March 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘A 19-year-old man “obsessed with murder and killing” has been jailed for stabbing a 16-year-old girl to death in a “brutally violent” attack.’
BBC News, 5th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A “callous” ex-soldier has been convicted of murdering an 83-year-old dog walker in an “animalistic” attack.’
BBC News, 28th February 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘More than half of criminals may have suffered a head injury which could be fuelling their offending, a new review by British brain experts suggests.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘More than 100 women in Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre have gone on hunger strike over “inhumane” conditions at the facility. Around 120 female detainees began their protest on Wednesday, urging the Home Office to end “offensive” practices which they said leave people “breaking down psychologically” after being detained for immigration reasons.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A senior psychiatrist has been suspended for 12 months following the death of a vulnerable teenager who suffered an epileptic fit and drowned in a bath at an NHS care unit.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
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