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R (Sunderland City Council) v South Tyneside Council |
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Whether and in what circumstances admission to hospital may alter a patient’s place of residence for the purposes of s117(3) Mental Health Act 1983, so as to change the local authority responsible for the provision of aftercare under that section. |
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| Court: |
Court of Appeal |
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| Reference: |
C1/2011/2542 |
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| Neutral Citation: |
[2012] EWCA Civ 1232 |
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| Judge(s): |
Lloyd, Richards and Elias LJJ |
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| Date: |
9 October 2012 |