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R (SP) v Secretary of State for Justice

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R (SP) v Secretary of State for Justice
   
Issue: Whether a transfer direction under s47 Mental Health Act 1983 was lawful in light of the failure of one doctor providing a report to express the view that appropriate treatment was available.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/9094/2009
   
Neutral Citation:   [2010] EWHC 1124 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Burnett J
   
Date: 12 February 2010