(1)Subsection (2) below applies where a certificate is granted under section 221(2) of this Act.
(2)If the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that it is necessary—
(a)in the interests of the patient; or
(b)for the protection of any other person,
that the certificate be revoked, the Scottish Ministers may revoke the certificate.
(3)Where, under subsection (2) above, the Scottish Ministers revoke a certificate, they shall, as soon as practicable after the revocation, give notice of it to—
(a)the patient;
(b)the patient’s responsible medical officer; and
(c)where a person is authorised for the purposes of section 221(6)(a) of this Act, that person.
Commencement Information
I1S. 223 in force at 5.10.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3 (as substituted (1.7.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/375, art. 2 and as amended (22.9.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/459, art. 2)