The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008

Mental Health Act 1983

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

46.  In section 66 (applications to tribunals)—

(a)in subsection (1) for “a Mental Health Review Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”; and

(b)after subsection (3) insert—

(4) In this Act “the appropriate tribunal” means the First-tier Tribunal or the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.

(5) For provision determining to which of those tribunals applications by or in respect of a patient under this Act shall be made, see section 77(3) and (4) below.