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  • Act applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 9(replacing1968 c 20 s. 23) (Act applied (prosp.) by 1968 c. 20, s. 23(4) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2, para. 9 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix)))
  • Act applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 4(replacing1957 c 53 s. 63) (Act applied (prosp.) by 1957 c. 53, s. 63C(6) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2, para. 4 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix)))
  • Act applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 1(replacing1955 c 19 s. 116) (Act applied (prosp.) by 1955 c. 19, s. 116C(6) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2 para. 1 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix))
  • Act applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 1(replacing1955 c 18 s 116) (Act applied (prosp.) by 1955 c. 18, s. 116C(6) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2 para. 1 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix)))
  • Act power to applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 4(replacing1957 c 53 s. 63) (Act: Power to apply conferred (prosp.) by 1957 c. 53, s. 63B(4)(c) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2, para. 4 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix)))
  • Act power to applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 1(replacing1955 c 19 s. 116) (Act: Power to apply conferred (prosp.) by 1955 c. 19, s. 116B(4)(c) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2, para. 1 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix)))
  • Act power to applied by 1996 c. 46 Sch. 2 para. 1(replacing1955 c 18 s 116) (Act: Power to apply conferred (prosp.) by 1955 c. 18, s. 116B(4)(c) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1996 c. 46, ss. 8, 36(2), Sch. 2 para. 1 which said amending provision was repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(2), 60, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(h)(i)(ix)))

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I Application of ActPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 1. Application of Act: “mental disorder”.Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Compulsory Admission to Hospital and GuardianshipPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Procedure for hospital admissionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 2. Admission for assessment.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 3. Admission for treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 4. Admission for assessment in cases of emergency.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 5. Application in respect of patient already in hospital.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 6. Effect of application for admission.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. GuardianshipPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 7. Application for guardianship.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 8. Effect of guardianship application, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 9. Regulations as to guardianship.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 10. Transfer of guardianship in case of death, incapacity, etc., of guardian.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. General provisions as to applications and recommendationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 11. General provisions as to applications.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 12. General provisions as to medical recommendations.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 12ZA.Agreement for exercise of approval function: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 12ZB.Requirement to exercise approval functions: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 12ZC.Provision of information for the purposes of section 12ZA or 12ZBPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 12A.Conflicts of interestPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 13.Duty of approved mental health professionals to make applications for admission or guardianship.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 14.Where a patient is admitted to a hospital in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 15. Rectification of applications and recommendations.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Position of patients subject to detention or guardianshipPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 16. Reclassification of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 17. Leave of absence from hospital.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 17A.Community treatment ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 17B.ConditionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 17C.Duration of community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 17D.Effect of community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 17E.Power to recall to hospitalPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 17F.Powers in respect of recalled patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 17G.Effect of revoking community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 18.Return and readmission of patients absent without leave.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 19. Regulations as to transfer of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 19A.Regulations as to assignment of responsibility for community patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. Duration of authority and dischargePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 20. Duration of authority.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 20A.Community treatment periodPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 20B.Effect of expiry of community treatment orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 21. Special provisions as to patients absent without leave.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 21A. Patients who are taken into custody or return within 28 days.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 21B. Patients who are taken into custody or return after more than 28 days.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 22.Special provisions as to patients sentenced to imprisonment, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 23. Discharge of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 24. Visiting and examination of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 25. Restrictions on discharge by nearest relative.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. After-care under supervisionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 25A. Application for supervision.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 25B. Making of supervision application.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 25C. Supervision applications: supplementary.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 25D. Requirements to secure receipt of after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 25E. Review of after-care under supervision etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 25F. Reclassification of patient subject to after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 25G. Duration and renewal of after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 25H. Ending of after-care under supervision.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 25I. Special provisions as to patients sentenced to imprisonment etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 25J. Patients moving from Scotland to England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Functions of relatives of patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 26. Definition of “relative” and “nearest relative”.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 27. Children and young persons in care.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 28. Nearest relative of minor under guardianship, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 29. Appointment by court of acting nearest relative.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 30. Discharge and variation of orders under s. 29.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 31. Procedure on applications to county court.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 32. Regulations for purposes of Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 33. Special provisions as to wards of court.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 34. Interpretation of Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Patients Concerned in Criminal Proceedings or Under SentencePrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Remands to hospitalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 35. Remand to hospital for report on accused’s mental condition.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 36. Remand of accused person to hospital for treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Hospital and guardianship ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 37. Powers of courts to order hospital admission or guardianship.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 38. Interim hospital orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 39. Information as to hospitals.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 39A.Information to facilitate guardianship orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 40. Effect of hospital orders, guardianship orders and interim hospital orders.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Restriction ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 41. Power of higher courts to restrict discharge from hospital.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 42. Powers of Secretary of State in respect of patients subject to restriction orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 43. Power of magistrates’ courts to commit for restriction order.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 44. Committal to hospital under s. 43.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 45. Appeals from magistrates’ courts.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Hospital and limitation directionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 45A. Power of higher courts to direct hospital admission.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 45B.Effect of hospital and limitation directions.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Detention during Her Majesty’s pleasurePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 46. Persons ordered to be kept in custody during Her Majesty’s pleasure.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Transfer to hospital of prisoners, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 47. Removal to hospital of persons serving sentences of imprisonment, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 48.Removal to hospital of other prisoners.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 49. Restriction on discharge of prisoners removed to hospital.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 50. Further provisions as to prisoners under sentence.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 51. Further provisions as to detained persons.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 52. Further provisions as to persons remanded by magistrates’ courts.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 53. Further provisions as to civil prisoners and persons detained under the Immigration Acts.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 54. Requirements as to medical evidence.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 54A.Reduction of period for making hospital orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 55. Interpretation of Part III.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV Consent to TreatmentPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 56. Patients to whom Part IV applies.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 57. Treatment requiring consent and a second opinion.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 58. Treatment requiring consent or a second opinion.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 58A.Electro-convulsive therapy, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 59. Plans of treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 60. Withdrawal of consent.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 61. Review of treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 62. Urgent treatment.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 62A.Treatment on recall of community patient or revocation of orderPrevious MatchNext Match

    10. 63. Treatment not requiring consent.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 64. Supplementary provisions for Part IV.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. Part 4A Treatment of community patients not recalled to hospitalPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 64A.Meaning of “relevant treatment”Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 64B.Adult community patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. 64C.Section 64B: supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. 64D.Adult community patients lacking capacityPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. 64E.Child community patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. 64F.Child community patients lacking competencePrevious MatchNext Match

    7. 64FA.Withdrawal of consentPrevious MatchNext Match

    8. 64G.Emergency treatment for patients lacking capacity or competencePrevious MatchNext Match

    9. 64H.Certificates: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    10. 64I.Liability for negligencePrevious MatchNext Match

    11. 64J.Factors to be considered in determining whether patient objects to treatmentPrevious MatchNext Match

    12. 64K.Interpretation of Part 4APrevious MatchNext Match

  7. Part V Mental Health Review TribunalsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Constitution etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 65. Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Applications and references concerning Part II patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 66. Applications to tribunals.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 67. References to tribunals by Secretary of State concerning Part II patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 68. Duty of managers of hospitals to refer cases to tribunal.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 68A.Power to reduce periods under section 68Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Applications and references concerning Part III patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 69. Applications to tribunals concerning patients subject to hospital and guardianship orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 70. Applications to tribunals concerning restricted patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 71. References by Secretary of State concerning restricted patients.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Discharge of patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 72.Powers of tribunals.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 73. Power to discharge restricted patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 74. Restricted patients subject to restriction directions.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 75. Applications and references concerning conditionally discharged restricted patients.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 76. Visiting and examination of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 77. General provisions concerning tribunal applications.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 78. Procedure of Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 78A.Appeal from the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales to the Upper TribunalPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 79. Interpretation of Part V.Previous MatchNext Match

  8. Part VI Removal and Return of Patients Within United Kingdom, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    1. Removal to and from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 80. Removal of patients to Scotland.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 80ZA.Transfer of responsibility for community patients to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 80A.Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 80B.Removal of detained patients from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 80C.Removal of patients subject to compulsion in the community from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 80D.Transfer of conditionally discharged patients from ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. Removal to and from Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 81. Removal of patients to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 81ZA.Removal of community patients to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 81A. Transfer of responsibility for patients to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 82. Removal to England and Wales of patients from Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 82A.Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to England and Wales from Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. Removal to and from Channel Islands and Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 83. Removal of patients to Channel Islands or Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 83ZA.Removal or transfer of community patients to Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 83A.Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 84. Removal to England and Wales of offenders found insane in Channel Islands and Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 85. Patients removed from Channel Islands or Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 85ZA.Responsibility for community patients transferred from Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 85A. Responsibility for conditionally discharged patients transferred from Channel Islands or Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. Removal of aliensPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 86. Removal of alien patients.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Return of patients absent without leavePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 87. Patients absent from hospitals in Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 88. Patients absent from hospitals in England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 89. Patients absent from hospitals in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 90. Regulations for purposes of Part VI.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 91. General provisions as to patients removed from England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 92. Interpretation of Part VI.Previous MatchNext Match

  9. Part VII Management of Property and Affairs of PatientsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 93. Judicial authorities and Court of Protection.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 94. Exercise of the judge’s functions: “the patient”.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 95. General functions of the judge with respect to property and affairs of patient.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 96. Powers of the judge as to patient’s property and affairs.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 97. Supplementary provisions as to wills executed under s. 96.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 98. Judge’s powers in cases of emergency.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 99. Power to appoint receiver.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 100. Vesting of stock in curator appointed outside England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 101. Preservation of interests in patient’s property.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 102. Lord Chancellor’s Visitors.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 103. Functions of Visitors.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 104. General powers of the judge with respect to proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 105. Appeals.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. 106. Rules of procedure.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. 107. Security and accounts.Previous MatchNext Match

    16. 108. General provisions as to rules under Part VII.Previous MatchNext Match

    17. 109. Effect and proof of orders, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    18. 110. Reciprocal arrangements in relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland as to exercise of powers.Previous MatchNext Match

    19. 111. Construction of references in other Acts to judge or authority having jurisdiction under Part VII.Previous MatchNext Match

    20. 112. Interpretation of Part VII.Previous MatchNext Match

    21. 113. Disapplication of certain enactments in relation to persons within the jurisdiction of the judge.Previous MatchNext Match

  10. Part VIII Miscellaneous Functions of Local Authorities and the Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Approved mental health professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 114. Approval by local social services authority.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 114ZA.Approval of courses: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 114A. Approval of courses: WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 115. Powers of entry and inspection.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Visiting patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 116. Welfare of certain hospital patients.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. After-carePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 117. After-care.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 117A.After-care: preference for particular accommodationPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 117B.After-care: exception for provision of nursing carePrevious MatchNext Match

    4. Functions of the Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 118. Code of practice.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 119. Practitioners approved for Part IV and s. 118.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 120. General protection of relevant patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 120A.Investigation reportsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 120B.Action statementsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 120C.Provision of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 120D.Annual reportsPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 121. Mental Health Act Commission.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 122. Provision of pocket money for in-patients in hospital.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 123. Transfers to and from special hospitals.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 124. Default powers of Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 125. Inquiries.Previous MatchNext Match

  11. Part IX OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 126. Forgery, false statements, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 127. Ill-treatment of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 128. Assisting patients to absent themselves without leave, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 129. Obstruction.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 130. Prosecutions by local authorities.Previous MatchNext Match

  12. Part X Miscellaneous and SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Miscellaneous provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 130A.Independent mental health advocates: EnglandPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 130B.Arrangements under section 130APrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 130C.Section 130A: supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 130D.Duty to give information about independent mental health advocatesPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 130E.Independent mental health advocates: WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 130F.Arrangements under section 130E for Welsh qualifying compulsory patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 130G.Arrangements under section 130E for Welsh qualifying informal patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 130H.Independent mental health advocates for Wales: supplementary powers and dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 130I.Welsh qualifying compulsory patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 130J.Welsh qualifying informal patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. 130K.Duty to give information about independent mental health advocates to Welsh qualifying compulsory patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. 130L.Duty to give information about independent mental health advocates to Welsh qualifying informal patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      13. 131. Informal admission of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 131A. Accommodation, etc. for children Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 132. Duty of managers of hospitals to give information to detained patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 132A.Duty of managers of hospitals to give information to community patientsPrevious MatchNext Match

      17. 133. Duty of managers of hospitals to inform nearest relatives of discharge.Previous MatchNext Match

      18. 134.Correspondence of patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      19. 134A.Review of decisions to withhold correspondencePrevious MatchNext Match

      20. 135. Warrant to search for and remove patients.Previous MatchNext Match

      21. 136. Removal etc of mentally disordered persons without a warrantPrevious MatchNext Match

      22. 136A.Use of police stations as places of safetyPrevious MatchNext Match

      23. 136B.Extension of detentionPrevious MatchNext Match

      24. 136C.Protective searchesPrevious MatchNext Match

      25. 137. Provisions as to custody, conveyance and detention.Previous MatchNext Match

      26. 138. Retaking of patients escaping from custody.Previous MatchNext Match

      27. 139. Protection for acts done in pursuance of this Act.Previous MatchNext Match

      28. 140.Notification of hospitals having arrangements for special cases.Previous MatchNext Match

      29. 141. Members of Parliament suffering from mental illness.Previous MatchNext Match

      30. 142. Pay, pensions, etc., of mentally disordered persons.Previous MatchNext Match

      31. 142A.Regulations as to approvals in relation to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      32. 142B. Delegation of powers of managers of NHS foundation trusts Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 143. General provisions as to regulations, orders and rules.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 144. Power to amend local Acts.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 145. Interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 146. Application to Scotland.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 147. Application to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 148. Consequential and transitional provisions and repeals.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 149. Short title, commencement and application to Scilly Isles.Previous MatchNext Match

  13. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Application of Certain Provisions to Patients Subject to Hospital and Guardianship OrdersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Patients Not Subject to Special RestrictionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.Sections 9, 10, 17 to 17C, 17E, 17F, 20A ,...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.Sections . . . 17D, 17G, 18 to 20, 20B,...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 2A.In section 17D(2)(a) for the reference to section 6(2) above...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 2B.In section 17G— (a) in subsection (2) for the reference...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 3.In section 16(1) for references to an application for admission...

        6. 4.In section 18 subsection (5) shall be omitted. Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 5.In section 19(2) for the words from “as follows” to...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 5A.In section 19A(2), paragraph (b) shall be omitted. Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 6.In subsection 20— (a) in subsection (1) for the words...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 6A.In section 20B(1), for the reference to the application for...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 7.In section 22 for references to an application for admission...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 8.In section 23(2)— (a) in paragraph (a) the words “for...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 8A.In sections 25A(1)(a) and 25B(5)(a) for the words “in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 9.In section 66— (a) in subsection (1), paragraphs (a), (b),...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 10.In section 68— (a) in subsection (1) paragraph (a) shall...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Patients Subject to Special RestrictionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.Sections 24(3) and (4), 32 and 76 shall apply in...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.Sections 17, 18, 19 , 22, 23 and 34 shall...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.In section 17— (a) in subsection (1) after the word...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.In section 18 there shall be omitted— Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.In section 19— (a) in subsection (1) after the word...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 6.In section 22, subsections (1) and (5) shall not apply....Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 7.In section 23— (a) in subsection (1) references to guardianship...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 8.In section 34, in subsection (1) the definition of “the...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Mental Health Review Tribunal for WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.The Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales shall consist of—...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 1A.As part of the selection process for an appointment under...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 2.Subject to paragraph 2A below,the members of the Mental Health...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 2A.A member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 3.(1) The Lord Chancellor shall appoint one of the legal...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 4.Subject to rules made by the Lord Chancellor under section...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 5.(1) A member of the First-tier Tribunal who is eligible...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 6.Subject to any rules made by the Lord Chancellor under...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Enactments Disapplied in Respect of Persons Within Jurisdiction Under Part VIIPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Consequential AmendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.In the Fines and Recoveries Act 1833— Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.In section 68 of the Improvement of Land Act 1864...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.In section 10(3) of the Colonial Prisoners Removal Act 1884...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.In the Trustee Act 1925— (a) in section 36(9) for...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.In the Law of Property Act 1925— Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.In section 111 of the Land Registration Act 1925— Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.In paragraph (ii) of the proviso to section 41(1) of...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.In sections 4(1) and 11(3)(b) of the Polish Resettlement Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 9.In section 1(4) of the U.S.A. Veterans’ Pensions (Administration) Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 10.In section 116(7) of the Army Act 1955 for the...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 11.In section 116(7) of the Air Force Act 1955 for...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 12.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 13.In section 71(6) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 for...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 14.In section 1 of the Variation of Trusts Act 1958—...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 15.In section 128(1)(b) of the Mental Health Act 1959 for...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 16.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

      17. 17.In section 5 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960—...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. 18.In the Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964— Previous MatchNext Match

      19. 19.In section 18 of the Administration of Justice Act 1965...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. 20.In paragraph 1(2)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Compulsory Purchase...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. 21.In the Criminal Justice Act 1967— (a) in section 72(1)(b)...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. 22.In section 26(2) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 for...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. 23.In the Criminal Appeal Act 1968— (a) . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

      24. 24.In the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968— (a) in sections 20(4)...Previous MatchNext Match

      25. 25.In section 21(4) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969...Previous MatchNext Match

      26. 26.In the Children and Young Persons Act 1969— Previous MatchNext Match

      27. 27.In Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities Social Services Act...Previous MatchNext Match

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      30. 30.In section 30(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 for the...Previous MatchNext Match

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      32. 32.In section 118 of the Local Government Act 1972— Previous MatchNext Match

      33. 33.In the Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1973— Previous MatchNext Match

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      39. 39.In section 5(7) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974...Previous MatchNext Match

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      45. 45.In section 32(6)(c) of the Adoption Act 1976 for the...Previous MatchNext Match

      46. 46.In section 3(6B) of the Bail Act 1976 for the...Previous MatchNext Match

      47. 47.In the National Health Service Act 1977— Previous MatchNext Match

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      52. 52.In the Residential Homes Act 1980— (a) in section 1(3)(a)...Previous MatchNext Match

      53. 53.In paragraph 2(a) of Schedule 2 to the Reserve Forces...Previous MatchNext Match

      54. 54.In section 31(2)(c) of the Transport Act 1980 for the...Previous MatchNext Match

      55. 55.In section 38 of the Limitation Act 1980— Previous MatchNext Match

      56. 56.In section 57(2)(c) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981...Previous MatchNext Match

      57. 57.In the Contempt of Court Act 1981— Previous MatchNext Match

      58. 58.In the Senior Courts Act 1981— (a) in section 48(6)(a)...Previous MatchNext Match

      59. 59.In section 13(9) of the Armed Forces Act 1981 or...Previous MatchNext Match

      60. 60.In paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to the British Nationality...Previous MatchNext Match

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      2. 2.Nothing in this Act shall affect the interpretation of any...Previous MatchNext Match

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      4. 4.(1) Until the expiration of the period of two years...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.If no order has been made under section 11 of...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.This Act shall apply in relation to any authority for...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.This Act shall apply to any application made before 30th...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.(1) Where on 30th September 1983 a person who has...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 9.(1) Section 20(1) of this Act shall have effect in...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 10.Section 23(2)(a) of this Act shall have effect in relation...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 11.Where at any time before 30th September 1983 an application...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 12.A person— (a) who was admitted to hospital in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 13.Subsection (1) of section 68 of this Act does not...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 14.Section 69(1)(b) of this Act shall have effect in relation...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 15.The provisions of this Act which derive from sections 24...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 16.The words in section 42(1) of this Act which derive...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. 17.Section 91(2) of this Act shall not apply in relation...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. 18.(1) Subsection (3) of section 58 of this Act shall...Previous MatchNext Match

      19. 19.In the case of a patient who is detained at...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. 20.The repeal by the Mental Health (Amendment) Act 1982 of...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. 21.Any direction to which section 71(4) of the Mental Health...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. 22.Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of section 53(5) of...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. 23.For any reference in any enactment, instrument, deed or other...Previous MatchNext Match

      24. 24.Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      25. 25.Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of subsection...Previous MatchNext Match

      26. 26.If the person who is the Master of the Court...Previous MatchNext Match

      27. 27.Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of section...Previous MatchNext Match

      28. 28.References to applications, recommendations, reports and other documents in section...Previous MatchNext Match

      29. 29.The repeal by the Mental Health Act 1959 of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      30. 30.The repeal by the Mental Health Act 1959 of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      31. 31.(1) Any patient who immediately before the commencement of this...Previous MatchNext Match

      32. 32.Any patient who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      33. 33.(1) This paragraph applies to patients who at the commencement...Previous MatchNext Match

      34. 34.(1) Any patient who is liable to be detained in...Previous MatchNext Match

      35. 35.(1) The responsible medical officer may record for the purposes...Previous MatchNext Match

      36. 36.Any person who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      37. 37.(1) This paragraph applies to patients who immediately before the...Previous MatchNext Match

      38. 38.Any patient who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      39. 39.Upon a restriction direction in respect of a patient who...Previous MatchNext Match

      40. 40.A person who immediately before the commencement of this Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      41. 41.Any opinion recorded by the responsible medical officer under the...Previous MatchNext Match

      42. 42.(1) In the foregoing provisions of this Schedule— Previous MatchNext Match

      43. 43.(1) Any order or appointment made, direction or authority given,...Previous MatchNext Match

      44. 44.Where a person who immediately before 1st November 1960 was...Previous MatchNext Match

      45. 45.Section 101(1) of this Act shall apply in relation to...Previous MatchNext Match

      46. 46.For the purposes of section 15 of the National Health...Previous MatchNext Match

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