Updated
Practice note
Representation before mental health tribunals
23 Feb 2024
30 minutes read
This practice note includes detailed advice on:
- communicating with and taking instructions from your client
- your duties of confidentiality and disclosure
- the representation of children and young people
- good tribunal practice
References to professional rules are based on the SRA Standards and Regulations.
The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary also provides easy read mental health tribunal information.
This practice note is the Law Society’s view of good practice in this area, and is not legal advice. For more information see the legal status.