R v Mental Health Review Tribunal & Ors ex parte Russell Hall

[1999] Lloyd's Rep Med 274

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Mr Justice Scott BAKER

Mental Health Act 1983 — Duty to provide aftercare under section 117 — When duty arises — Meaning of “the local social services authority” — Deferred conditional discharge under section 73 — Likelihood of implementing conditions — Obligation of Mental Health Review Tribunal to consider relevant factors — Article 5 ECHR — Considerations when exercising discretion