Mental Health Act 1983
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
9 May 1983
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"The provisions of this Act shall have effect with respect to the reception, care and treatment of mentally disordered patients, the management of their property and other related matters."It discusses the following sections:
COMPULSORY ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL AND GUARDIANSHIP;
PATIENTS CONCERNED IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR UNDER SENTENCE;
CONSENT TO TREATMENT;
MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW TRIBUNALS;
REMOVAL AND RETURN OF PATIENTS WITHIN UNITED KINGDOM, ETC.;
MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY AND AFFAIRS OF PATIENTS;
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE;
OFFENCES;
MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARY.
NOTE: It applies to Scotland only as is relevant under section 146, and to Northern Ireland in section 147.
Found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents
