Lunacy Act
Nation of Brunei Darussalam
Government of Brunei Darussalam
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Brunei Darussalam
9 July 1929
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Description
This Law looks in to the following;1. Power to arrest.
2. Person not under proper care or control.
3. Power of magistrate to make inquiries and make orders.
4. Power of magistrate where relative or other person has charge of lunatic.
5. Power to detain pending medical report.
6. Power to detain further.
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