Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)

Part VII U.K. Management of Property and Affairs of Patients

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. VII (ss. 93–113) extended with modifications by Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985 (c. 29, SIF 1), s. 10(1)

112 Interpretation of Part VII. U.K.

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “nominated judge” means a judge nominated in pursuance of subsection (1) of section 93 above;

• “nominated officer” means an officer nominated in pursuance of subsection (4) of that section;

• “patient” has the meaning assigned to it by section 94 above;

• “property” includes any thing in action, and any interest in real or personal property;

• “the judge” shall be construed in accordance with section 94 above;

• “will” includes a codicil.