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High Court, in habeas corpus proceedings, directs the immediate release of an individual who was involuntarily admitted to an approved centre under statute, the court finding that the admission order was deficient as it failed to adequately explain how the statutory criteria for "mental disorder" were met; and the initial application for involuntary admission also did not provide sufficient reasons as required by law, particularly since it was made by a person not specified under the applicable statute.
High Court - involuntary admission - Mental Health Act 2001 - Article 40.4.2° of the Constitution - mental disorder - admission order - statutory criteria - fundamental rights - liberty - Approved Centre - release - statutory requirement - reasons - habeas corpus - Mental Health Tribunal - consultant psychiatrist - procedural compliance.
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