Mental Health Law
Documents
Find out more about mental health law and the Tribunal.
The Mental Health Tribunal is guided by the law such as Acts of Parliament, Procedure rules and Practice Directions including the following:
The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) (external link)
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (external link)
The Human Rights Act 1998 (external link)
The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) Health Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (external link)
The timing of hearings
Pre-hearing examinations (PDF)
Contents or statements and reports
Victims of violent or sexual offences: Mental Health Tribunal (external link)
Procedures concerning handling representations from victims (PDF)
Practice Statement
Practice Statement from the SPT: delegation of judicial functions in the HESC Chamber (Mental Health) – 12 December 2025
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