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R (TTM (By his Litigation Friend TM)) v LB Hackney and East London NHS Foundation Trust

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R (TTM (By his Litigation Friend TM)) v LB Hackney and East London NHS Foundation Trust
   
Issue: Whether a patient released from detention under s3 Mental Health Act 1983 on a grant of habeas corpus based on a finding that the nearest relative had not withdrawn his objection was entitled to a declaration that his detention had been unlawful; whether damages should be awarded for this detention or for breaches of Arts 5 and/or 8 ECHR; whether the requirement of leave under s139 of the 1983 Act to bring a claim for damages was compatible with Art 6 ECHR; whether it had been proper to make use of 2 medical recommendations from doctors without previous acquaintance with the patient; whether a local authority is liable for the actions of an Approved Mental Health Professional and so a party to a potential action for damages.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/1221/2009
   
Neutral Citation:   [2010] EWHC 1349 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Collins J
   
Date: 11 June 2010