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Re Doreen Trew

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
14.04
Re Doreen Trew
   
Issue: Whether the remedy of habeas corpus lies to secure the release of a patient when the medical evidence is in favour of discharge and the Mental Health Review Tribunal has wrongly adjourned the hearing without making a decision as to release.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/1411/2000
   
Judge(s): Owen J
   
Date: 17 May 2000