Lov om frihedsberøvelse og anden tvang i psykiatrien (Psykiatriloven) (Act on deprivation of liberty and other coercion in psychiatry) (the Mental Health Care Act)
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Denmark
31 December 1989
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The Danish Parliament
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Frihedsberøvelse og anvendelse af anden tvang i forbindelse med indlæggelse, ophold og behandling på psykiatrisk afdeling må kun finde sted efter reglerne i denne lov.Detention and use of other coercion in connection with the admission, stay and treatment at the psychiatric unit may take place - only in accordance with this Act.
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