28 May 2004
RE:S
- Citation
- RE:S
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP1287/2004
The court held that applications under Part II of the Mental Health Ordinance require fuller information than the statutory minimum; medical certificates must be current and comply with ss.2(2),7(5) and 7(6) (including at least one certificate by an HA‑approved practitioner); applicants must present evidence on the MIP's welfare, life expectancy, costs of future care, property occupancy/income, proposed management and, where sale is sought, valuation and proposed mode of sale; the court will usually require notification of interested parties and will assess the suitability and need for securi…