Taylor, R (on the application of) v Haydyn- Smith [2005] EWHC 1008 (Admin) (10 May 2005)

Permission for judicial review is granted against both defendants; substantive hearing is scheduled with directions for evidence and skeleton arguments.

Citation: [2005] EWHC 1008 (Admin)
Parties: Claimant: Roger Taylor; First Defendant: Dr Haydyn-Smith; Second Defendant: Dr Gallimore
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 10 May 2005
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Permission and Directions
Outcome: Permission granted for judicial review; substantive hearing scheduled.
Legal Topics: Compulsory Medical Treatment, Judicial Review Procedure

Administrative Law Mental Health Law Compulsory Medical Treatment Judicial Review Procedure

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Parties

Roger Taylor

Claimant

Dr Haydyn-Smith

First Defendant

Dr Gallimore

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Permission and Directions

Legal Issues

1 Whether permission should be granted for judicial review regarding compulsory psychiatric treatment
2 Procedural directions for substantive hearing

Ratio Decidendi

Permission for judicial review is granted against both defendants; substantive hearing is scheduled with directions for evidence and skeleton arguments.

Court Disposition

Permission granted for judicial review; substantive hearing scheduled.

Orders

Claimant has leave to amend the Claim Form.
Detailed grounds against Second Defendant to be filed by 13 May 2005.