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SCHEDULE 1Categories of mental disorder: further amendments etc

Part 1Amendments to 1983 Act

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1

Section 86 (application of power to remove alien patients) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1), for “mental illness” substitute “ mental disorder ”.

3

After subsection (3) insert—

4

In relation to a patient receiving treatment in a hospital within the meaning of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, the reference in subsection (1) above to mental disorder shall be construed in accordance with that Order.