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PART IINursing Homes and Mental Nursing Homes

Miscellaneous and supplemental

37Power to exempt Christian Science homes

(1)The Secretary of State may grant exemption from the operation of the provisions of this Part of this Act in respect of any nursing home or mental nursing home as respects which he is satisfied that it is being, or will be, carried on in accordance with the practice and principles of the body known as the Church of Christ Scientist.

(2)It shall be a condition of any exemption granted under this section that the home in question shall adopt and use the name of Christian Science house.

(3)An exemption granted under this section may at any time be withdrawn by the Secretary of State if it appears to him that the home in question is no longer being carried on in accordance with the said practice and principles.

38Ancillary provisions of Mental Health Act 1983

So far as section 125 (inquiries), 126 (forgery, false statements, etc.) or 139 (protection for acts done) of the [1983 c. 20.] Mental Health Act 1983 applied immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act in relation to any provision re-enacted by this Part of this Act, those sections shall apply in relation to the corresponding provision of this Act.