Mental Health Act 2007

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7U.K.In the following provisions, for “approved social worker” substitute “ approved mental health professional ”

(a)section 18(1) (return of patients absent without leave),

(b)section 21B(3)(b) (consultation before furnishing report),

(c)section 29(2)(c) (application for appointment of acting nearest relative),

(d)section 30(2) (application for variation of orders under section 29),

(e)section 40(1)(a) (power to convey patient),

(f)section 87(1) (power to take Northern Ireland patient into custody),

(g)section 88(3) (power to take England and Wales patient into custody), in the first place it occurs, and

(h)section 89(1) (power to take Channel Islands or Isle of Man patient into custody).

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 56(1); Sch. 2 para. 7 in force for E. at 3.11.2008 by S.I. 2008/1900, art. 2(d); Sch. 2 para. 7 in force insofar as not already in force for W. at 3.11.2008 by S.I. 2008/2561, art. 2(b)