PART 2Amendment of primary legislation

Amendment of the Local Authority Social Services Act 19703

In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services Act 19702 (social services functions), in the entry relating to section 114 of the Mental Health Act 19833, for “approved social workers” substitute “approved mental health professionals”.

Amendment of the Disability Discrimination Act 19954

In section 68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 19954 (interpretation), the definition of “mental impairment” is repealed.

Amendment of the Family Law Act 19965

In section 63L(4) of the Family Law Act 19965 (remand: medical examination and report), for “mental illness or severe mental impairment” substitute “mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983”.

Amendment of the Disability Discrimination Act 20056

Paragraph 34(4) of Schedule 1 to the Disability Discrimination Act 20056 (minor and consequential amendments) is repealed.