[F1291AConflicts of interest to be avoidedS
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(1)There must not be a conflict of interest in relation to a medical examination to be carried out for the purpose of section 36(1), 44(1), 47(1), 57(2), 77(2), 78(2), 139(2), 140(2) or 182(2) of this Act.
(2)Regulations may—
(a)specify circumstances in which, in the application of subsection (1) above—
(i)there is to be taken to be a conflict of interest,
(ii)there is not to be taken to be a conflict of interest,
(b)specify circumstances in which subsection (1) above does not apply.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 291A and cross-heading inserted (5.5.2017 for specified purposes, 30.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 9), ss. 29(2), 61(2); S.S.I. 2017/126, art. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2017/197, art. 2, sch.