Provisions coming into force on 11th December 20173
The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 11th December 2017—
a
section 80 (extension of powers under sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983), in so far as not already in force2;
b
section 81 (restrictions on places that may be used as places of safety), in so far as not already in force;
c
section 82 (periods of detention in places of safety etc); and
d
section 83 (protective searches: individuals removed etc under section 135 or 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983).