Part 9

Compulsion orders
Chapter 2

Review of compulsion orders

Reference to Tribunal by Commission

Commission’s power to make reference to Tribunal
162
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.
S. 162 in force at 5.10.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3 (as substituted (1.7.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/375, art. 2 and as amended (22.9.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/459, art. 2)