European Court of Human Rights and Mental Health

This is a magisterial work which is essential reading for those practising in the area of mental disability. * Alex Ruck Keene, Mental Capacity Law and Policy *This scholarly and comprehensive volume is written by leaders in their fields of study and practice … The breadth and scope of this readable work is stunning … [An] excellent and helpful book. * Law Society Gazette *

Anselm Eldergill is a judge in the Court of Protection and a professor at University College London. Before becoming a judge, for many years he was ranked No.1 in mental health law and healthcare law in Chambers and Partners and was President of both the Mental Health Lawyers Association and the Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners. Anselm is returning to legal practice in September 2024 and will be concentrating on international human rights work, drafting legislation, chairing independent inquiries and hearings and professional training.

Matthew Evans is a solicitor and director of the AIRE Centre. He was awarded human rights lawyer of the year in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2020. Previously, Matthew was managing director at the Prisoners Advice Service and in private practice.

Eleanor Sibley is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers and at the AIRE Centre. She practises mainly in Court of Protection, public, human rights, and EU law, with an emphasis on cases concerning mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, social and health care.