Every person who is the subject of a Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) hearing has the right to be represented by a support person or lawyer of their choice.

In some circumstances, the MHRT may appoint a lawyer or other person to represent the person who is the subject of the hearing. The Tribunal would do this when it considers that it would be in the person's best interests to be represented at the hearing.

The following organisations may be able to provide legal advice about matters in the MHRT