Expert Comments
‘Fitness to plead’– vigorous representation needed for defendants in the Magistrates Court who are mentally unwell
The grey area in relation to defendants who are too mentally unwell persists. Those who can’t effectively participate in proceedings in the Magistrates Court or who were too unwell to...
Understanding and clarifying Duty of Care after Darnley V Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
In litigation, there will always be certain legal elements that a Claimant will need to prove in order to be successful in their claim. Specifically in clinical negligence claims, these...
Homelessness assistance for people with serious mental health conditions: can I get a self-contained flat or do I have to stay in a hostel?
There is no general right for a person with a serious mental health condition to get a self-contained flat. Although there is a basic requirement on local housing authorities to...