Trainees presenting evidence at mental health tribunals

Navigating the complexities of mental health tribunals can be a daunting experience.

This page contains some resources to help guide trainees through the process of giving evidence. 

RCPsych eLearning content

• TrOn – Mental health tribunals: giving evidence
• Mental health and tribunal law: Part 1 – an introduction
• Mental health and tribunal law: Part 2 – Section 72 of the Mental Health Act

Video resources

• Improving your confidence, knowledge and skills in presenting medical evidence at Mental Health Tribunals - a session for Core Trainee
  • Training Guide for Core Trainees: preparing yourself to give evidence at Mental Health Tribunals
• Improving your confidence, knowledge and skills in presenting medical evidence at Mental Health Tribunals - a session for Specialist Trainees
  • Training Guide for Specialist Trainees in Adult Psychiatry: preparing yourself to give evidence at Mental Health Tribunals