Mental Health Review Tribunal

The First tier Tribunal (Mental Health) hears applications and references for people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007) Our Tribunal judiciary and members are appointed by the Lord Chancellor. Our jurisdiction covers the entire of England. There are two Regional Tribunal Judges, currently located in London and Preston. There is a separate Mental Health Tribunal for Wales, which is administered and located in Cardiff and a separate Mental Health Review Tribunal for Scotland.