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Training course:

Law Society approved 2 day MHT Course

Law Society approved 2 day MHT Course

Name Law Society approved 2 day MHT Course
Venue Online
Date 08/10/2026
Time 09:30 - 16:30
Cost Cost: £375.00+vat (per person)
Price includes Training course materials
Description Everything you need to know to enable you to become accredited to represent patients at Mental Health Tribunals.

Peter Edwards Law is delivering a comprehensive two-day Mental Health Tribunal course for professionals looking to gain the knowledge and understanding required for accreditation to represent patients at Mental Health Tribunals.

Day 1 – Understanding the Law

Develop your understanding of the Mental Health Act (MHA) together with the relevant provisions of the Human Rights Act (HRA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA), including the implications of the recent AGNI judgment and the new definition of Deprivation of Liberty.

Day 2 – Preparing and Representing at Tribunals

Explore mental disorder in the context of tribunal proceedings, together with the practical aspects of preparing cases and representing patients effectively at Mental Health Tribunals.

Learn from 50 Years of Experience

The course will be delivered by Peter Edwards, who brings 50 years of knowledge and experience in mental health and capacity law. His contribution to the profession was recently recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Liverpool Law Society.

The entire two-day course takes place live via Zoom, making it easy to attend from the comfort of your home or office without the additional time and expense of travelling.

To apply for accreditation please note:

https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/individual-accreditations/mental-health-accreditation/how-to-apply
Terms Substitutes welcome. No transfers or cancellations within 14 days. Prior to this 20% administration charge. PELT right to cancel course. Accreditation. For solicitors (12 points - SRA). For psychiatrists (12 CPD points - Royal College of Psychiatrists) as part of a Personal Development Plan (subject to peer group approval).

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Peter Edwards Law is a limited company registered in England and Wales under Registration number 4711220 whose registered office is at 8 Market Street Hoylake Wirral CH47 2AE. Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No. 00401366). Directors Peter Edwards, Solicitor Jolanta Edwards Solicitor. VAT number 618-9393-01.