Under the Mental Health Act 2001 the Mental Health Commission must maintain five panels.
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This explains the five panels needed to fulfill the legal requirements.
This explains how panel members are appointed to the Independent Consultant Psychiatrists Panel, the Tribunal Chairpersons Panel, the Tribunal Consultant Psychiatrists Panel and the Tribunal Lay Members Panel
This explains the requirements to be appointed as an Independent Consultant Psychiatrist, outlines their responsibilities under section 17 of the Mental Health Act 2001 and lists the current members of the panel
This explains the requirements to be appointed as a Tribunal Chairperson, Tribunal Consultant Psychiatrist or a Tribunal Lay Member. It also lists the current members of each panel.
This provides details of the Legal Aid Scheme and an up-to-date list of independent legal representatives on the approved panel.
This hub is a resource for panel members, providing information to help them carry out their duties
