Seal v Chief Constable of South Wales Police – WLR Daily

Posted July 5th, 2007 in law reports, mental health by sally

Seal v. Chief Constable of South Wales Police

It was a mandatory requirement to obtain the leave of the High Court, pursuant to s 139(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983, before bringing civil proceedings in respect of any act purporting to be done in pursuance of that Act, and proceedings issued without obtaining such leave first were rendered a nullity.”

WLR Daily, 4th July 2007

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