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This book is a long overdue reappraisal of Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice 1922-1940) and his book The New Despotism (1929). Following a brief biographical note, the book examines Hewart as a judge and concludes that although he was indeed a failure as a first instance judge, he was a successful appellate judge who did a lot of good. The oft-quoted assessments of him by Heuston and Devlin are examined and shown to be deeply unfair. The book considers the concerns which Hewart expressed, and shows how all of the safeguards identified by the Scott-Donoughmore Committee in 1932 have been...

Mental Health Law in England and Wales is a comprehensive guide to the Mental Health Act 1983 for any mental health professional - from social workers, psychologists and occupational therapists, to doctors and nurses. The book aims to simplify mental health law so that it’s accessible to busy professionals at all stages of practice as well as those affected by mental health law. Key chapters include details on who operates the Act, who is affected by it, how the law governs issues of capacity and consent to treatment, how to appeal against compulsion, and the role of the nearest...