Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Misunderstanding of section 135 mental health act powers
The earlier warning
Nigel Abbott · 31 Jul 2019 · James Bennett, Birmingham and Solihull
“there is a misunderstanding between the agencies as to how section 135 Mental Health Act 1983 can work in an urgent situation”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/nigel-abbott
What was promised
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What recurred
- 24 Apr 2026 · Edward Muwanga · Paul Rogers · Closely related · confidence 0.80 (moderate)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Nigel Abbott · 31 Jul 2019
“there is a misunderstanding between the agencies as to how section 135 Mental Health Act 1983 can work in an urgent situation”
Later · Edward Muwanga · 24 Apr 2026
“A lack of awareness by the two less experienced officers about the process under section 135 MHA 1980, and a lack of inquiry by the more experienced officer as to the existence of such a warrant”
What happened next
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