Part 11

Hospital directions and transfer for treatment directions

Reference to Tribunal by Scottish Ministers

Notice under section 209(2): reference to Tribunal
211
1
This section applies where, under section 209(2) of this Act, the Commission gives notice to the Scottish Ministers.
2
The Scottish Ministers shall, as soon as practicable after receiving notice under section 209(2) of this Act, make a reference to the Tribunal in respect of the direction to which the patient is subject.
3
Where a reference is made under subsection (2) above, the Scottish Ministers shall, as soon as practicable, give notice that a reference is to be made to the persons mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g) of section 210(4) 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 given by the Commission in the notice under section 209(2) of this Act for requiring the Scottish Ministers to make the reference.
S. 211 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)