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The Tribunal considered:
Oral evidence from Dr Mills, ST4, Mr Ahmed, SN, Mr Adama, C-C, Mr Cordell, Mrs
Cordell, mother Written evidence from Dr Mills, ST4, 24-8-16, A Burahee, SN, 24-8-16,
Goodie Adama, Locum CMHN, 25-8-16 which included a letter from Mr Cordell.
Other material, namely Responsible Authority Statement of Information,
Jurisdiction. Preliminary and Procedural Matters
1. The tribunal is satisfied that it has jurisdiction to consider this application.
Grounds for the Decision
• The tribunal is not satisfied that the patient is suffering from mental disorder or from mental
disorder of a nature or degree which warrants the patient's detention in a hospital for
assessment (or for assessment followed by medical treatment) for at least a limited period.
• The tribunal is not satisfied that the patient's detention as aforesaid is justified in the interests
of the patient's own health or safety, or with a view to the protection of other persons.
• The tribunal does not consider that it is appropriate to discharge the patient under its
discretionary powers.
Reasons
24.11.2015 Mr Cordell is 35 years old. He lives alone in a one bedroom flat. His mother is
supportive and attended the hearing. Mr Cordell had a troubled adolescence with periods
spent in care and was homeless for a while. Mr Cordell is not currently in paid employment,
but he has ambitious plans to set up a company and a charitable organisation. He has a
conviction for setting up illegal raves and is currently subject to an ASBO.
24.11.2016 He has been known to psychiatric services since 2014 and has undergone a number
of assessments of his mental health but these have found that he was not detainable. He was
discharged by services after non engagement in February 2016. He has expressed persecutory
beliefs about a neighbour, the police and, at times, his mother. In the context of these beliefs
he has put CCTV cameras outside his flat and it appears that a neighbour was rehoused after
a disagreement with him, but the exact circumstances were not clear. He has misused
substances in the past.
24.11.2017 The factual details of the circumstances of the admission were not clear from the
reports and the clinical team were not able to tell us whether or not he is on bail. It was Mr
Cordell who furnished us with a notice from the police that he is on bail for an offence of
threats to kill. He is not due to be interviewed until October. It is unclear who the alleged
victim of the complaint is. He is adamant that he is not guilty of this charge. Further, the
report from the care co-ordinator stated it was his mother who called the police, but this was
adamantly denied by Mrs Cordell. The care co-ordinator corrected his report to clarify that
Mr Cordell is not awaiting trial for burglary.
24.11.2018 Mr Cordell thinks he was arrested and taken to the police station because of
concerns expressed about the loud music he was playing. He was seen in custody and
admitted to hospital.
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2. He has been in hospital since 16-8-16.
3. He was assessed in the absence of medication and was prescribed medication on
19-8-16 but refused it until 23-8-16. He has been compliant since that time. He wanted to
research the side effects of the medication. Mr Cordell is concerned that procedures are
followed correctly.
Issues and submissions
4. He requested immediate discharge from section. He would stay voluntarily and he is
happy to continue with treatment and to see the team in the community. He does not accept a
diagnosis of mental disorder but has stated that he will take treatment on the advice of the