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The provision of secure mental health facilities across and outside Wales

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Published on: 21 January 2016
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  • Original news
  • What is the background to this decision?
  • What were the key issues before the court?
  • What are the implications of this judgment for Welsh ministers with devolved functions?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: Eliza Sharron of Deans Court Chambers discusses the likely implications of the recent decision in R (on the application of Dyer (by her mother and litigation friend Catherine Dyer)) v Welsh Ministers and others.

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