Upcoming Restricted Cases – Birmingham, 5 June 2025

Important Information:

Registration from 9:30am; course runs 10am to 4:30pm. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Booking closes at 9am on 23 May 2025 (or earlier, if all places are taken), as the venue requires the final numbers in advance. Reservations are confirmed when full payment is received. We anticipate high demand, so prompt booking and payment are advised to avoid disappointment.

Cost:

MHLA Members = £150.00
Non-members = £195.00

Please email assistant@mhla.co.uk if you are unsure of your membership status. Click here to view membership eligibility, fees, and to download an application form.

Learning Objectives:

Speakers (subject to change): Tam Gill (MHLA President) & Dr Laura Janes (MHLA Committee member)

1. Restricted sections and provenance
– Pre-conviction
– Post-conviction
– Immigration / civil detainees: s.48 (to mention)

2. Duration of restricted sections

3. Powers of MHT

4. Managing a restricted case – key things to consider for the MH lawyer
– Client instructions
– CPA process
– Information from other sources
– Media interest / Political sensitivity / Self-preservation
– Case strategy
– Case law
– Welfare benefits position

5. MAPPA
– Overview
– Role in MHT
– Victims

Professional Development:

This course provides 6 hours structured PD for TLS Mental Health Accreditation Scheme. Professional Development Hours = 6. Reference BYE/MHLA.