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34(1)Section 145 (interpretation) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), in the definition of “absent without leave”, after “related expressions” insert “ (including expressions relating to a patient's liability to be returned to a hospital or other place) ”.
(3)In that subsection, at the appropriate places insert—
““community patient” has the meaning given in section 17A above;”
““community treatment order” and “the community treatment order” have the meanings given in section 17A above;”
““the community treatment period” has the meaning given in section 20A above;”
““the responsible hospital” has the meaning given in section 17A above;”.
(4)In subsection (3), after “guardianship” insert “ or a community patient ”.