Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

7Duty to bring matters generally to attention of Scottish Ministers and othersS

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The Commission shall bring to the attention of—

(a)the Scottish Ministers;

(b)a local authority;

(c)a Health Board;

(d)a Special Health Board;

(e)a National Health Service trust;

[F1(ea)Healthcare Improvement Scotland;]

[F2(f)Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland;]

(g)such other person, or group of persons, as it considers appropriate,

any matter of general interest or concern as respects the welfare of any persons who have a mental disorder which is a matter that the Commission considers ought to be brought to their attention.

Textual Amendments

F1S. 7(ea) inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 17 para. 28; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.

F2S. 7(f) substituted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 14 para. 14; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.

Commencement Information

I1S. 7 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)