(1)Subsection (2) below applies where a certificate is granted under section 53(1) of this Act in respect of a patient.
(2)If the patient’s responsible medical officer is 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 responsible medical officer may revoke the certificate.
(3)Where a responsible medical officer revokes a certificate under subsection (2) above, the responsible medical officer shall, as soon as practicable after doing so, give notice of the revocation to—
(a)the patient;
(b)the patient’s named person;
(c)the mental health officer;
(d)if the certificate includes a condition such as is mentioned in section 53(4)(a) of this Act, any person authorised in accordance with that condition; and
(e)the Commission.
Commencement Information
I1S. 54 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)