The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016

Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) E+W

35.  The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as follows. E+W

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 35 in force at 6.4.2016, see reg. 2(1)

36.  In section 117B(1) (after-care: exception for provision of nursing care), in subsection (1) omit “in England”. E+W

Commencement Information

I2 Reg. 36 in force at 6.4.2016, see reg. 2(1)

37.  In section 135(2) (warrant to search for and remove patients to place of safety), in subsection (6) for “Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948” substitute “Part 4 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014”. E+W

Commencement Information

I3 Reg. 37 in force at 6.4.2016, see reg. 2(1)

(1)

Section 117B was inserted by S.I. 2015/914, Schedule, paragraphs 27, 28.

(2)

Section 135(6) was amended by S.I. 2015/914, Schedule, paragraphs 27, 29. There are other amendments which are not relevant.