Mental patient being detained against his will brings case to High Court

An action brought by a man detained at the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) who claims that the refusal to release him is a breach of his rights under the European Convention is due to be heard by the High Court in July.

The man cannot be identified for legal reasons, has brought proceedings against the Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board, the Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General seeking his release on grounds including that he is entitled to be discharged subject to such conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Mental Health (Criminal Law) review board in accordance with section 13(9) of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006.