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NEIL ALLEN SPEAKING AT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL CAPACITY REFORMS

The Young Street Chambers specialist in Mental Health, Neil Allen, is speaking at the following event: Taking Stock: The Mental Health and Mental Capacity Reforms: the first year which is being held at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester on 9 October 2009.

Speakers include Baroness Hale of Richmond, Neil Allen, Paul Bowen, Luke Clements, Phil Fennell, David Hewitt, Richard Jones and Denzil Lush.

Please clink on the link for a registration form and further information.

Neil Allen - Mental Health Conference -9 October 2009

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Young Street Chambers News

NEIL ALLEN SPEAKING AT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL CAPACITY REFORMS