PART 12CHILDREN

265In-patients under 18: duties of hospital managers

1

This section applies in relation to a person who—

a

is 16 or over, but under 18; and

b

is an in-patient in a hospital for the purposes of the assessment or treatment of mental disorder under this Act.

2

The managing authority of the hospital must ensure that (subject to the person’s needs) the person’s environment in the hospital is suitable having regard to his or her age.

3

For the purpose of deciding how to fulfil the duty under subsection (2), the managing authority must consult a person who appears to that authority to have knowledge or experience which makes that person suitable to be consulted.