Part 9SCompulsion orders

Chapter 2SReview of compulsion orders

Variation of orderS

161Application to Tribunal by responsible medical officerS

An application under this section to the Tribunal by a patient’s responsible medical officer for an order varying a compulsion order—

(a)shall state

(i)[F1the matters mentioned in section 158(a)[F2(i) to (iv)] of this Act;] and

[F3(ii)whether the mental health officer agrees, or disagrees that the application should be made, or has failed to comply with the duty imposed by section 159(4C)(e)(i) of this Act; and

(iii)if the mental health officer disagrees, the reason for that disagreement.]

(b)shall be accompanied by such documents as may be prescribed by regulations.