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Part II Compulsory Admission to Hospital and GuardianshipPrevious MatchNext Match
General provisions as to applications and recommendationsPrevious MatchNext Match
11. General provisions as to applications.Previous MatchNext Match
12. General provisions as to medical recommendations.Previous MatchNext Match
12ZA.Agreement for exercise of approval function: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match
12ZB.Requirement to exercise approval functions: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match
12ZC.Provision of information for the purposes of section 12ZA or 12ZBPrevious MatchNext Match
13.Duty of approved mental health professionals to make applications for admission or guardianship.Previous MatchNext Match
14.Where a patient is admitted to a hospital in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match
15. Rectification of applications and recommendations.Previous MatchNext Match
Position of patients subject to detention or guardianshipPrevious MatchNext Match
17C.Duration of community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match
17D.Effect of community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match
17F.Powers in respect of recalled patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
17G.Effect of revoking community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match
18.Return and readmission of patients absent without leave.Previous MatchNext Match
19. Regulations as to transfer of patients.Previous MatchNext Match
19A.Regulations as to assignment of responsibility for community patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
Duration of authority and dischargePrevious MatchNext Match
20B.Effect of expiry of community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match
21. Special provisions as to patients absent without leave.Previous MatchNext Match
21A. Patients who are taken into custody or return within 28 days.Previous MatchNext Match
21B. Patients who are taken into custody or return after more than 28 days.Previous MatchNext Match
22.Special provisions as to patients sentenced to imprisonment, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
24. Visiting and examination of patients.Previous MatchNext Match
25. Restrictions on discharge by nearest relative.Previous MatchNext Match
After-care under supervisionPrevious MatchNext Match
25B. Making of supervision application.Previous MatchNext Match
25C. Supervision applications: supplementary.Previous MatchNext Match
25D. Requirements to secure receipt of after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match
25E. Review of after-care under supervision etc.Previous MatchNext Match
25F. Reclassification of patient subject to after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match
25G. Duration and renewal of after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match
25H. Ending of after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match
25I. Special provisions as to patients sentenced to imprisonment etc.Previous MatchNext Match
25J. Patients moving from Scotland to England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match
Functions of relatives of patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
26. Definition of “relative” and “nearest relative”.Previous MatchNext Match
27. Children and young persons in care.Previous MatchNext Match
28. Nearest relative of minor under guardianship, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
29. Appointment by court of acting nearest relative.Previous MatchNext Match
30. Discharge and variation of orders under s. 29.Previous MatchNext Match
Part III Patients Concerned in Criminal Proceedings or Under SentencePrevious MatchNext Match
Restriction ordersPrevious MatchNext Match
41.Power of higher courts to restrict discharge from hospital.Previous MatchNext Match
42.Powers of Secretary of State in respect of patients subject to restriction orders.Previous MatchNext Match
43.Power of magistrates’ courts to commit for restriction order.Previous MatchNext Match
44.Committal to hospital under s. 43.Previous MatchNext Match
45.Appeals from magistrates’ courts.Previous MatchNext Match
Detention during Her Majesty’s pleasurePrevious MatchNext Match
Transfer to hospital of prisoners, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
47.Removal to hospital of persons serving sentences of imprisonment, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
48.Removal to hospital of other prisoners.Previous MatchNext Match
49.Restriction on discharge of prisoners removed to hospital.Previous MatchNext Match
50.Further provisions as to prisoners under sentence.Previous MatchNext Match
51.Further provisions as to detained persons.Previous MatchNext Match
52.Further provisions as to persons remanded by magistrates’ courts.Previous MatchNext Match
53.Further provisions as to civil prisoners and persons detained under the Immigration Acts.Previous MatchNext Match
Part IV Consent to TreatmentPrevious MatchNext Match
56. Patients to whom Part IV applies.Previous MatchNext Match
57. Treatment requiring consent and a second opinion.Previous MatchNext Match
58. Treatment requiring consent or a second opinion.Previous MatchNext Match
58A.Electro-convulsive therapy, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
62A.Treatment on recall of community patient or revocation of orderPrevious MatchNext Match
63. Treatment not requiring consent.Previous MatchNext Match
64. Supplementary provisions for Part IV.Previous MatchNext Match
Part 4A Treatment of community patients not recalled to hospitalPrevious MatchNext Match
64D.Adult community patients lacking capacityPrevious MatchNext Match
64F.Child community patients lacking competencePrevious MatchNext Match
64G.Emergency treatment for patients lacking capacity or competencePrevious MatchNext Match
64H.Certificates: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
64J.Factors to be considered in determining whether patient objects to treatmentPrevious MatchNext Match
Part V Mental Health Review TribunalsPrevious MatchNext Match
Applications and references concerning Part II patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
Applications and references concerning Part III patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match
76. Visiting and examination of patients.Previous MatchNext Match
77. General provisions concerning tribunal applications.Previous MatchNext Match
78. Procedure of Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.Previous MatchNext Match
78A.Appeal from the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales to the Upper TribunalPrevious MatchNext Match
Part VI Removal and Return of Patients Within United Kingdom, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
Removal to and from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
80. Removal of patients to Scotland.Previous MatchNext Match
80ZA.Transfer of responsibility for community patients to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
80A.Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
80B.Removal of detained patients from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
80C.Removal of patients subject to compulsion in the community from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
80D.Transfer of conditionally discharged patients from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
Removal to and from Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match
81. Removal of patients to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match
81ZA.Removal of community patients to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match
81A. Transfer of responsibility for patients to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match
82. Removal to England and Wales of patients from Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match
82A.Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to England and Wales from Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match
Removal to and from Channel Islands and Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match
83. Removal of patients to Channel Islands or Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match
83ZA.Removal or transfer of community patients to Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match
83A.Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match
84. Removal to England and Wales of offenders found insane in Channel Islands and Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match
85. Patients removed from Channel Islands or Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match
85ZA.Responsibility for community patients transferred from Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match
85A. Responsibility for conditionally discharged patients transferred from Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match
Return of patients absent without leavePrevious MatchNext Match
Part VII Management of Property and Affairs of PatientsPrevious MatchNext Match
93. Judicial authorities and Court of Protection.Previous MatchNext Match
94. Exercise of the judge’s functions: “the patient”.Previous MatchNext Match
95. General functions of the judge with respect to property and affairs of patient.Previous MatchNext Match
96. Powers of the judge as to patient’s property and affairs.Previous MatchNext Match
97. Supplementary provisions as to wills executed under s. 96.Previous MatchNext Match
98. Judge’s powers in cases of emergency.Previous MatchNext Match
100. Vesting of stock in curator appointed outside England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match
101. Preservation of interests in patient’s property.Previous MatchNext Match
104. General powers of the judge with respect to proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match
108. General provisions as to rules under Part VII.Previous MatchNext Match
109. Effect and proof of orders, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
110. Reciprocal arrangements in relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland as to exercise of powers.Previous MatchNext Match
111. Construction of references in other Acts to judge or authority having jurisdiction under Part VII.Previous MatchNext Match
113. Disapplication of certain enactments in relation to persons within the jurisdiction of the judge.Previous MatchNext Match
Part VIII Miscellaneous Functions of Local Authorities and the Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match
Approved mental health professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match
Functions of the Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match
119. Practitioners approved for Part IV and s. 118.Previous MatchNext Match
120. General protection of relevant patients.Previous MatchNext Match
122. Provision of pocket money for in-patients in hospital.Previous MatchNext Match
123. Transfers to and from special hospitals.Previous MatchNext Match
124. Default powers of Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match
Part X Miscellaneous and SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
Miscellaneous provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
130A.Independent mental health advocates: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match
130B.Arrangements under section 130APrevious MatchNext Match
130D.Duty to give information about independent mental health advocatesPrevious MatchNext Match
130E.Independent mental health advocates: WalesPrevious MatchNext Match
130F.Arrangements under section 130E for Welsh qualifying compulsory patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
130G.Arrangements under section 130E for Welsh qualifying informal patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
130H.Independent mental health advocates for Wales: supplementary powers and dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match
130I.Welsh qualifying compulsory patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
130J.Welsh qualifying informal patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
130K.Duty to give information about independent mental health advocates to Welsh qualifying compulsory patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
130L.Duty to give information about independent mental health advocates to Welsh qualifying informal patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
131. Informal admission of patients.Previous MatchNext Match
131A. Accommodation, etc. for children Previous MatchNext Match
132. Duty of managers of hospitals to give information to detained patients.Previous MatchNext Match
132A.Duty of managers of hospitals to give information to community patientsPrevious MatchNext Match
133. Duty of managers of hospitals to inform nearest relatives of discharge.Previous MatchNext Match
134A.Review of decisions to withhold correspondencePrevious MatchNext Match
135. Warrant to search for and remove patients.Previous MatchNext Match
136. Removal etc of mentally disordered persons without a warrantPrevious MatchNext Match
136A.Use of police stations as places of safetyPrevious MatchNext Match
137. Provisions as to custody, conveyance and detention.Previous MatchNext Match
138. Retaking of patients escaping from custody.Previous MatchNext Match
139. Protection for acts done in pursuance of this Act.Previous MatchNext Match
140.Notification of hospitals having arrangements for special cases.Previous MatchNext Match
141. Members of Parliament suffering from mental illness.Previous MatchNext Match
142. Pay, pensions, etc., of mentally disordered persons.Previous MatchNext Match
142A.Regulations as to approvals in relation to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match
142B. Delegation of powers of managers of NHS foundation trusts Previous MatchNext Match
SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match
143. General provisions as to regulations, orders and rules.Previous MatchNext Match
147. Application to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match
148. Consequential and transitional provisions and repeals.Previous MatchNext Match
149. Short title, commencement and application to Scilly Isles.Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match
Application of Certain Provisions to Patients Subject to Hospital and Guardianship OrdersPrevious MatchNext Match
Part I Patients Not Subject to Special RestrictionsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.Sections 9, 10, 17 to 17C, 17E, 17F, 20A ,...Previous MatchNext Match
2.Sections . . . 17D, 17G, 18 to 20, 20B,...Previous MatchNext Match
2A.In section 17D(2)(a) for the reference to section 6(2) above...Previous MatchNext Match
2B.In section 17G— (a) in subsection (2) for the reference...Previous MatchNext Match
3.In section 16(1) for references to an application for admission...
4.In section 18 subsection (5) shall be omitted. Previous MatchNext Match
5.In section 19(2) for the words from “as follows” to...Previous MatchNext Match
5A.In section 19A(2), paragraph (b) shall be omitted. Previous MatchNext Match
6.In subsection 20— (a) in subsection (1) for the words...Previous MatchNext Match
6A.In section 20B(1), for the reference to the application for...Previous MatchNext Match
7.In section 22 for references to an application for admission...Previous MatchNext Match
8.In section 23(2)— (a) in paragraph (a) the words “for...Previous MatchNext Match
8A.In sections 25A(1)(a) and 25B(5)(a) for the words “in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match
9.In section 66— (a) in subsection (1), paragraphs (a), (b),...Previous MatchNext Match
10.In section 68— (a) in subsection (1) paragraph (a) shall...Previous MatchNext Match
Part II Patients Subject to Special RestrictionsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.Sections 24(3) and (4), 32 and 76 shall apply in...Previous MatchNext Match
2.Sections 17, 18, 19 , 22, 23 and 34 shall...Previous MatchNext Match
3.In section 17— (a) in subsection (1) after the word...Previous MatchNext Match
4.In section 18 there shall be omitted— Previous MatchNext Match
5.In section 19— (a) in subsection (1) after the word...Previous MatchNext Match
6.In section 22, subsections (1) and (5) shall not apply....Previous MatchNext Match
7.In section 23— (a) in subsection (1) references to guardianship...Previous MatchNext Match
8.In section 34, in subsection (1) the definition of “the...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match
Mental Health Review Tribunal for WalesPrevious MatchNext Match
1.The Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales shall consist of—...Previous MatchNext Match
1A.As part of the selection process for an appointment under...Previous MatchNext Match
2.Subject to paragraph 2A below,the members of the Mental Health...Previous MatchNext Match
2A.A member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales...Previous MatchNext Match
3.(1) The Lord Chancellor shall appoint one of the legal...Previous MatchNext Match
4.Subject to rules made by the Lord Chancellor under section...Previous MatchNext Match
5.(1) A member of the First-tier Tribunal who is eligible...Previous MatchNext Match
6.Subject to any rules made by the Lord Chancellor under...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match
Enactments Disapplied in Respect of Persons Within Jurisdiction Under Part VIIPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match
Consequential AmendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.In the Fines and Recoveries Act 1833— Previous MatchNext Match
2.In section 68 of the Improvement of Land Act 1864...Previous MatchNext Match
3.In section 10(3) of the Colonial Prisoners Removal Act 1884...Previous MatchNext Match
4.In the Trustee Act 1925— (a) in section 36(9) for...Previous MatchNext Match
6.In section 111 of the Land Registration Act 1925— Previous MatchNext Match
7.In paragraph (ii) of the proviso to section 41(1) of...Previous MatchNext Match
8.In sections 4(1) and 11(3)(b) of the Polish Resettlement Act...Previous MatchNext Match
9.In section 1(4) of the U.S.A. Veterans’ Pensions (Administration) Act...Previous MatchNext Match
10.In section 116(7) of the Army Act 1955 for the...Previous MatchNext Match
11.In section 116(7) of the Air Force Act 1955 for...Previous MatchNext Match
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13.In section 71(6) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 for...Previous MatchNext Match
14.In section 1 of the Variation of Trusts Act 1958—...Previous MatchNext Match
15.In section 128(1)(b) of the Mental Health Act 1959 for...Previous MatchNext Match
17.In section 5 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960—...Previous MatchNext Match
18.In the Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964— Previous MatchNext Match
19.In section 18 of the Administration of Justice Act 1965...Previous MatchNext Match
20.In paragraph 1(2)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Compulsory Purchase...Previous MatchNext Match
21.In the Criminal Justice Act 1967— (a) in section 72(1)(b)...Previous MatchNext Match
22.In section 26(2) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 for...Previous MatchNext Match
23.In the Criminal Appeal Act 1968— (a) . . ....Previous MatchNext Match
24.In the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968— (a) in sections 20(4)...Previous MatchNext Match
25.In section 21(4) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969...Previous MatchNext Match
26.In the Children and Young Persons Act 1969— Previous MatchNext Match
27.In Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities Social Services Act...Previous MatchNext Match
28.In section 57(1) of the Courts Act 1971 for the...Previous MatchNext Match
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30.In section 30(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 for the...Previous MatchNext Match
32.In section 118 of the Local Government Act 1972— Previous MatchNext Match
33.In the Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1973— Previous MatchNext Match
34.In section 12(d) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 for...Previous MatchNext Match
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36.In section 3 of the Powers of Criminal Courts Act...Previous MatchNext Match
37.In Group D in Schedule 1 to the Juries Act...Previous MatchNext Match
38.In the Solicitors Act 1974— (a) in section 12(1)(j) for...Previous MatchNext Match
39.In section 5(7) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974...Previous MatchNext Match
41.In the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975— Previous MatchNext Match
42.In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of...Previous MatchNext Match
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45.In section 32(6)(c) of the Adoption Act 1976 for the...Previous MatchNext Match
46.In section 3(6B) of the Bail Act 1976 for the...Previous MatchNext Match
47.In the National Health Service Act 1977— Previous MatchNext Match
48.In section 16A(1)(b)(ii) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act...Previous MatchNext Match
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52.In the Residential Homes Act 1980— (a) in section 1(3)(a)...Previous MatchNext Match
53.In paragraph 2(a) of Schedule 2 to the Reserve Forces...Previous MatchNext Match
54.In section 31(2)(c) of the Transport Act 1980 for the...Previous MatchNext Match
55.In section 38 of the Limitation Act 1980— Previous MatchNext Match
56.In section 57(2)(c) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981...Previous MatchNext Match
57.In the Contempt of Court Act 1981— Previous MatchNext Match
58.In the Senior Courts Act 1981— (a) in section 48(6)(a)...Previous MatchNext Match
59.In section 13(9) of the Armed Forces Act 1981 or...Previous MatchNext Match
60.In paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to the British Nationality...Previous MatchNext Match
61.In the Mental Health (Amendment) Act 1982— Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match
Transitional and Saving ProvisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.Where any period of time specified in an enactment repealed...Previous MatchNext Match
2.Nothing in this Act shall affect the interpretation of any...Previous MatchNext Match
3.Where, apart from this paragraph, anything done under or for...Previous MatchNext Match
4.(1) Until the expiration of the period of two years...Previous MatchNext Match
5.If no order has been made under section 11 of...Previous MatchNext Match
6.This Act shall apply in relation to any authority for...Previous MatchNext Match
7.This Act shall apply to any application made before 30th...Previous MatchNext Match
8.(1) Where on 30th September 1983 a person who has...Previous MatchNext Match
9.(1) Section 20(1) of this Act shall have effect in...Previous MatchNext Match
10.Section 23(2)(a) of this Act shall have effect in relation...Previous MatchNext Match
11.Where at any time before 30th September 1983 an application...Previous MatchNext Match
12.A person— (a) who was admitted to hospital in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match
13.Subsection (1) of section 68 of this Act does not...Previous MatchNext Match
14.Section 69(1)(b) of this Act shall have effect in relation...Previous MatchNext Match
15.The provisions of this Act which derive from sections 24...Previous MatchNext Match
16.The words in section 42(1) of this Act which derive...Previous MatchNext Match
17.Section 91(2) of this Act shall not apply in relation...Previous MatchNext Match
18.(1) Subsection (3) of section 58 of this Act shall...Previous MatchNext Match
19.In the case of a patient who is detained at...Previous MatchNext Match
20.The repeal by the Mental Health (Amendment) Act 1982 of...Previous MatchNext Match
21.Any direction to which section 71(4) of the Mental Health...Previous MatchNext Match
22.Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of section 53(5) of...Previous MatchNext Match
23.For any reference in any enactment, instrument, deed or other...Previous MatchNext Match
24.Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of the...Previous MatchNext Match
25.Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of subsection...Previous MatchNext Match
26.If the person who is the Master of the Court...Previous MatchNext Match
27.Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of section...Previous MatchNext Match
28.References to applications, recommendations, reports and other documents in section...Previous MatchNext Match
29.The repeal by the Mental Health Act 1959 of the...Previous MatchNext Match
30.The repeal by the Mental Health Act 1959 of the...Previous MatchNext Match
31.(1) Any patient who immediately before the commencement of this...Previous MatchNext Match
32.Any patient who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match
33.(1) This paragraph applies to patients who at the commencement...Previous MatchNext Match
34.(1) Any patient who is liable to be detained in...Previous MatchNext Match
35.(1) The responsible medical officer may record for the purposes...Previous MatchNext Match
36.Any person who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match
37.(1) This paragraph applies to patients who immediately before the...Previous MatchNext Match
38.Any patient who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match
39.Upon a restriction direction in respect of a patient who...Previous MatchNext Match
40.A person who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match
41.Any opinion recorded by the responsible medical officer under the...Previous MatchNext Match
42.(1) In the foregoing provisions of this Schedule— Previous MatchNext Match
43.(1) Any order or appointment made, direction or authority given,...Previous MatchNext Match
44.Where a person who immediately before 1st November 1960 was...Previous MatchNext Match
45.Section 101(1) of this Act shall apply in relation to...Previous MatchNext Match
46.For the purposes of section 15 of the National Health...Previous MatchNext Match
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