Brady tribunal costs Merseyside NHS trust £200k
A Merseyside NHS trust is to pay £200,000 legal fees for the failed tribunal brought by Moors Murderer Ian Brady.
Moors Murder brother reacts to Brady verdict
Moors Murder brother gives his reaction to the findings of the Brady Mental Health Tribunal.
Alan Bennett on Brady Mental Health Tribunal
Alan Bennett, the brother of 12 year old Moors Murders victim Keith Bennett, shares his views on Ian Brady's Mental Health Tribunal.
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Ashworth statement: Brady suffers from 'severe personality disorder'
A statement by Ashworth Hospital, were Ian Brady has been told he must remain, has been read.
Dr David Fearnley said:
"We appreciate the time and effort the mental health tribunal has given to this case and its judgment is consistent with the expert opinions of our clinicians.
"Ashworth Hospital has been subject to in-depth scrutiny and the public has been able to see at first hand the quality of care which we offer to all of our patients.
"Mr Brady suffers from a severe personality disorder and a mental illness which still require high quality care
"It is a testament to the staff of Ashworth Hospital that we have been able to stabilise his schizophrenia to the degree we have. However, his condition is chronic and will require this support for the foreseeable future.
"With some of the most highly qualified and experienced psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health nursing staff in the country, Ashworth Hospital has clearly demonstrated that it provides the highest quality of care to some of the most complex mental health patients in the country.
"Every patient is detained under the Mental Health Act and all pose a danger to themselves or others.
"With a strong and demonstrable record of rehabilitation, we are able to help to protect the public and to also ensure that they, their families and carers, and the wider community, all receive the support they need to achieve the best outcomes possible for everyone."
Reasons for Brady decision due at later date
The reasons for tribunal's not to allow Ian Brady to move to a prison will be released at a later date.
Brady had told the hearing he was merely a "a petty criminal" and described his crimes as "recreational killings" which were part of an "existential experience"
His legal application challenged the order made under the Mental Health Act when he was transferred from prison to Ashworth in 1985, when he was diagnosed as being a paranoid schizophrenic.
His legal team argued that, despite his severe personality disorder, he is not mentally ill and therefore no longer fulfils the legal criteria for detention in hospital.
Brady suggested that, if he is allowed to go back to a jail, he would be "free to end his own life" by starving himself to death.
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Brady 'continues to suffer mental disorder'
Moors Murderer Ian Brady is to remain a patient at a maximum security hospital after losing his £250k legal bid to be transferred to a jail.
Read the full storyAlan West: Brady is the worst of the worst
Alan West, the step-father of Lesley Ann Downey, one of the victims of Ian Brady, believes it's right he not be allowed to transfer to prison.
West told ITV News Brady is "the worst of the worst".
Brady to stay at Ashworth Hospital
Moors murder Ian Brady has failed in his bid to be allowed to transfer to prison and will stay at Ashworth Hospital.
Brady's mental health tribunal result expected today
The result of Ian Brady's mental health tribunal at Ashworth hospital is expected later today.
The Moors Murderer wants to transfer from a secure psychiatric hospital to a prison, where he says he intends to starve himself to death.
The judgment of the panel is expected this afternoon.
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Ruling due over Ian Brady hospital transfer
Moors murderer Ian Brady will find out today whether he can be transferred to prison from the maximum security hospital where he is being held. Brady claims he wants to kill himself in jail where he cannot be force-fed.
Brady told the mental health tribunal that he is not psychotic or insane and should be allowed to serve the rest of his whole life term in prison. Officials at the high security Ashworth Hospital argue that he is also a paranoid schizophrenic who still shows signs of chronic psychosis.
Brady mental health tribunal enters its final stages
by Ashley DerricottVIDEO: Brady waits for decision as his tribunal ends
Ian Brady's Mental Health Tribunal has ended.
The Moors Murderer wants to be moved from Ashworth Hospital to a normal prison.
Brady claims he is not psychotic. He has referred to killing his victims as an "existential experience".
A judge will make a decision later this week.
Ashley Derricott reports.
Ian Brady's face is a picture as he listens to evidence
by Martin Geissler - ITV News Correspondent
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