EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations bring into force on 28th October 2019 section 11(3) of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018, which requires the Secretary of State to consult prior to publishing guidance under section 11(1) about functions under that Act.

These are the first commencement regulations made under the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018.