The Tribunal has released new guidelines on ECT hearings and Orders.

These guidelines deal with practical issues that can occur during ECT hearings. 

The Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision about ECT hearings in the case PBU & NJE v Mental Health Tribunal.  The new guidelines include how to apply the principles of that decision. 

The new guidelines are available below.

 

You can also find out more about the Tribunal's role in ECT