72 Restriction on discharge of prisoners removed to hospital.S
(1)Where a transfer direction is given in respect of any person, the Secretary of State, if he thinks fit, may by warrant direct that that person shall be subject to the special restrictions set out in section 62(1) of this Act.
(2)A direction under this section (in this Act referred to as “a restriction direction”) shall have the like effect as a restriction order in respect of the patient made under [F1section 59 of the M1Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 72(2) substituted (S.)(1.8.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 62(1), Sch. 1, para. 9(6); S.I. 1997/1712, art. 3, Sch. art. 4
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