Explanatory Notes

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

2003 asp 13

25 April 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Sections 4 to 20: the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
General duties

19.Section 5 requires the Commission to monitor the operation of the 2003 Act and to promote best practice in relation to its operation.

20.Section 6 places the Commission under a duty to inform the Scottish Ministers of any matter relating to the operation of the 2003 Act that it considers should be brought to their attention.