Part 9Compulsion orders
Chapter 2Review of compulsion orders
Reference to Tribunal by Commission
162Commission’s power to make reference to Tribunal
(1)
This section applies where a patient is subject to a relevant compulsion order.
(2)
If it appears to the Commission that it is appropriate to do so, it may make a reference to the Tribunal in respect of the compulsion order to which the patient is subject.
(3)
Where a reference is to be made under subsection (2) above, the Commission shall, as soon as practicable, give notice that a reference is to be made to—
(a)
the patient’s responsible medical officer; and
(b)
the persons mentioned in section 157(a) to (e) of this Act.
(4)
A reference under subsection (2) above shall state—
(a)
the name and address of the patient;
(b)
the name and address of the patient’s named person; and
(c)
the reason for making the reference.