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<Text>In section 17B(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (conditions of community treatment orders) omit “or appropriate”.</Text>
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<Text>In section 72 of that Act (powers of tribunals), after subsection (3A) insert—</Text>
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<Text>Where a tribunal does not direct the discharge of a community patient, the tribunal may recommend that the responsible clinician reconsider whether a condition specified in the community treatment order is necessary.</Text>
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