(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force paragraph 10 in Part 2 of schedule 1 to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”). The Act received Royal Assent on 25th April 2003.
Part 2 of schedule 1 to the Act contains transitional provisions which amend sections 2 and 6 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 36). These amendments relate to the Mental Welfare Commission with new provision for the appointment of a chief officer to the Commission.