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Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984

1984 CHAPTER 36

An Act to consolidate the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960.

[12th July 1984]

X1F1F2Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Editorial Information

X1A Table showing the derivation of the provisions of this consolidation Act will be found at the end of the Act. The Table has no official status.

Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2By Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53, SIF 39:1), s. 101(1), Sch. 12 para. 23; S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 it is provided (14.10.1991) that in relation to any time before the commencement of s.70 of that 1991 Act (which came into force on 1.10.1992 by S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch. 2) references in any enactment amended by that 1991 Act, to youth courts shall be construed as references to juvenile courts.

Commencement Information

I1Act wholly in force at 30.9.1984 see s. 130

F1F2Part IS Application of Act

F1F21 Application of Act: “mental disorder”.S

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F1F2Part IIS Mental Welfare Commission

F1F22 Mental Welfare Commission.S

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F1F23 Functions and duties of the Mental Welfare Commission.S

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F1F24 Proceedings and evidence at enquiries under section 3.S

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F1F25 Duties of the Secretary of State and of local authorities in relation to the Mental Welfare Commission.S

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F1F25A Duties in relation to private hospitalsS

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F1F26 Appointment and payment of staff.S

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Part IIIE+W+S Local Authority Services

F1F27 Functions of local authorities.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F28 Provision of after-care services.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F29 Appointment of mental health officers.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[F110 Welfare of certain hospital patients.E+W+S

(1)The provisions of this section shall apply to any patient suffering from mental disorder who is—

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(b)a person who is under the guardianship of a local authority under F4... the provisions of the M1Mental Health Act 1983; or

(c)a person the functions of whose nearest relative F5... under the Mental Health Act 1983 are for the time being transferred to a local authority.

(2)Where [F6, in Scotland, a patient to whom this section applies is (whether for treatment for mental disorder or for any other reason) admitted to any hospital or to accommodation provided by a care home service] then, without prejudice to their duties in relation to the patient apart from the provisions of this section, the authority having rights or functions in relation to him as aforesaid shall arrange for visits to be made to him on their behalf, and shall take such other steps in relation to the patient while in the hospital or [F7accommodation] as would be expected of a parent.]

Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F6Words in s. 10(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, ss. 79, 81(2), Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(a); S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(f)(h) (subject to arts. 3-13)

F7Words in s. 10(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, ss. 79, 81(2), Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(b); S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(f)(h) (subject to arts. 3-13)

Marginal Citations

F1F211 The training and occupation of the mentally handicapped.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2 Part IVS Private Hospitals

F1F212 Registration of private hospitals.S

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F1F213 Pre-requisites of registration.S

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F1F214 Control of private hospitals.S

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F1F215 Cancellation and continuance in certain circumstances of registration.S

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F1F216 Offences against this Part of this Act and penalties.S

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F1F2Part VU.K. Admission to and Detention in Hospital and Guardianship

F1F2 Grounds for hospital admissionS

F1F217 Patients liable to be detained in hospital.S

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F1F2 Procedure for admission of patients: hospitalS

F1F218 Admission and detention of patients: hospital.S

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F1F219 General provisions as to applications: hospital.S

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F1F220 Medical recommendations: hospital.S

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F1F221 Approval of applications by the sheriff: hospital.S

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F1F222 Effect of applications: hospital.S

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F1F223 Rectification of application and recommendations: hospital.S

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F1F224 Emergency admission: hospital.S

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F1F225 Detention of patients already in hospital.S

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F1F226 Short term detention.S

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F1F226AInterim detention.S

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F1F2 Care and treatment of patients: hospitalU.K.

F1F227 Leave of absence from hospital.S

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F1F228 Return and re-admission of patients absent without leave: hospital.U.K.

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F1F229 Transfer of patients: hospital.S

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F1F2 Duration of authority for detention and discharge of patients: hospitalU.K.

F1F230 Duration of authority: hospital.S

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F1F231 Special provisions as to patients absent without leave: hospital.S

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F1F231APatients who are taken into custody or return within 28 days: hospital.S

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F1F231BPatients who are taken into custody or return after more than 28 days: hospital.S

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F1F232 Special provisions as to patients sentenced to imprisonment etc.: hospital.U.K.

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F1F233 Discharge of patients: hospital.S

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F1F234 Restrictions on discharge by nearest relative: hospital.S

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F1F2 Appeals: hospitalS

F1F235 Appeals to the sheriff: hospital.S

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F1F2 Community care ordersS

F1F235A Community care orders.S

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F1F235B Community care applications.S

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F1F235C Duration and renewal of community care order.S

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F1F235D Variation of conditions in community care order.S

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F1F235E Change of special medical officer or after-care officer.S

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F1F235F Appeal against community care order.S

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F1F235G Admission to hospital for reassessment.S

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F1F235H Reassessment: further provisions.S

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F1F235I Revocation of community care order.S

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F1F235J Patients in custody or admitted to hospital in pursuance of emergency recommendations.S

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F1F235K Patients moving from England and Wales to Scotland.S

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F1F2 Grounds for reception into guardianshipS

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F1F2 Procedure for reception of patients: guardianshipS

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F1F240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S

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F1F2 Care and treatment of patients: guardianshipS

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F1F2 Duration of authority for guardianship and discharge of patientsS

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F1F248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S

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F1F2 Appeals: guardianshipS

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F1F2 Functions of relatives of patientsS

F1F253 Definition of relative and nearest relative.S

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F1F254 Children and young persons in care of local authority.S

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F1F255 Nearest relative of child under guardianship etc.S

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F1F256 Appointment by sheriff of acting nearest relative.S

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F1F257 Discharge and variation of orders under s. 56.S

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F1F2 SupplementaryS

F1F258 Regulations for purposes of Part V.S

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F1F259 Interpretation of Part V.S

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F1F2Part VIE+W+S Detention of Patients concerned in Criminal Proceedings etc. and Transfer of Patients under Sentence

F1F2 Provisions for compulsory detention and guardianship of patients charged with offences et ceteralaetc.E+W+S

F1F260 Effect of hospital orders.S

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F1F261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S

F1F262Effect of restriction orders.S

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F1F262A Effect of hospital direction.S

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F1F263 Right of appeal of restricted patients etc.S

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F1F264 Right of appeal of patients subject to restriction orders.S

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F1F265 Right of appeal of patients subject to restriction directions.S

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F1F266 Further consideration of case of conditionally discharged patient.S

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F1F266A Appeal to Court of Session against sheriff’s decisions under sections 64, 65 and 66S

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F1F267 Application of sections 63 to 66 to other persons treated as restricted patients.S

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F1F268 Powers of Secretary of State in respect of patients subject to restriction orders.E+W+S

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F1F269 Persons ordered to be kept in custody during Her Majesty’s pleasure.S

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F1F2 Transfer to hospital or guardianship of prisoners et ceteralaetc.S

F1F270 Removal to hospital of persons in prison awaiting trial etc.S

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F1F271 Removal to hospital of persons serving sentences of imprisonment and other prisoners.S

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F1F271A Further provision as to persons removed to hospital under section 71.S

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F1F272 Restriction on discharge of prisoners removed to hospital.S

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F1F273 Further provisions as to persons removed to hospital while awaiting trial etc.S

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F1F274Further provision as to transfer directions and restriction directions.S

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F1F275 Further provisions as to civil prisoners and persons detained under the Immigration Act 1971.S

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F1F2 SupplementaryS

F1F276 Interpretation of Part VI.S

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F1F2Part VIIU.K. Removal and Return of Patients within United Kingdom etc.

F1F2 Removal to and from England and WalesE+W+S

F1F277 Removal of patients to England and Wales.E+W+S

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F1F277A Transfer of responsibility for patients to England and Wales.E+W+S

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F1F278 Position of nearest relative on removal to England and Wales.E+W+S

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F1F279 Position of nearest relative on removal to Scotland.S

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F1F2 Removal to and from Northern IrelandS+N.I.

F1F280 Removal of patients to Northern Ireland.S+N.I.

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F1F280A Transfer of responsibility for patients to Northern Ireland.S+N.I.

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F1F281 Removal to Scotland of patients from Northern Ireland.S+N.I.

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F1F281A Transfer of responsibility for patients to Scotland from Northern Ireland.S+N.I.

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F1F2 Other provisions as to removalE+W+S

F1F282 Removal of certain patients from Channel Islands and Isle of Man to Scotland.S

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F1F282A Responsibility for patients transferred from Channel Islands or Isle of Man to Scotland.E+W+S

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F1F282B Transfer of responsibility for patients to Channel Islands or Isle of Man.E+W+S

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F1F283 Removal of alien patients.S

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F1F2 Return of patients absent without leaveU.K.

F1F284 Patients absent from hospitals in Scotland.U.K.

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F1F285 Patients absent from hospitals in Northern Ireland.S+N.I.

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F1F2 SupplementaryS

F1F286 Regulations for purposes of Part VII.S

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F1F287 General provisions as to patients removed from Scotland.S

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F1F288 Intimation of removal of patients to Scotland.S

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F1F289 Interpretation of Part VII.S

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F1F2Part VIIIS State Hospitals

F1F290. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S

F1F291 Administrative provisions.S

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Part IXS+N.I. Protection of Property of Patients

F1F292 Duties of local authority in relation to property.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S

Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F294 Powers of managers in relation to property of patients.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

95 Reciprocal arrangements in relation to Northern Ireland as to exercise of powers.S+N.I.

(1)Where a curator bonis, tutor [F8, guardian] or judicial factor has been appointed under the law in force in Scotland for any person suffering from mental disorder, the provisions of that law shall apply in relation to the property and affairs of that person in Northern Ireland unless [F9he is a patient in relation to whom powers have been exercised under Part VIII of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, or a person as to whom powers are exercisable and have been exercised under Article 97(2) of that Order].

(2)[F10Part VIII of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 shall apply in relation to the property and affairs in Scotland of a patient in relation to whom powers have been exercised under that Part, or a person as to whom powers are exercisable and have been exercised under Article 97(2) of that Order, as it applies in relation to his property and affairs in Northern Ireland] unless a curator bonis, tutor [F11, guardian] or judicial factor has been appointed for him in Scotland.

(3)In this section references to property do not include references to land or interests in land:

Provided that this subsection shall not prevent the receipt of rent or other income arising from land or interests in land.

F1F2Part XS Consent to Treatment

F1F296 Preliminary.S

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F1F297 Treatment requiring consent and a second opinion.S

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F1F298 Treatment requiring consent or a second opinion.S

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F1F299 Review of treatment.S

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F1F2100 Plans of treatment.S

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F1F2101 Withdrawal of consent.S

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F1F2102 Urgent treatment.S

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F1F2103 Treatment not requiring consent.S

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Part XIS Miscellaneous and General

F1F2 OffencesU.K.

F1F2104 False statements.S

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F1F2105 Ill-treatment of patients.S

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F1F2106 Protection of mentally handicapped females.S

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F1F2107 Protection of patients.S

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F1F2108 Assisting patients to absent themselves without leave etc.U.K.

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F1F2109 Obstruction.S

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F1F2 Miscellaneous provisionsS

F1F2110 Duty to give information to patients and nearest relatives.S

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F1F2111 Duty of managers to inform nearest relative of discharge of detained patients.S

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F1F2112 Religious persuasion of patients.S

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F1F2113 Duty of sheriff to give patient opportunity to be heard.S

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F1F2114 Provision for personal expenses of in-patients in hospital.S

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F1F2115 Correspondence of patients.S

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F1F2116 Review of decision to withhold postal packet.S

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F1F2117 Entry on premises and warrant to search for and remove patients.S

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F1F2118 Mentally disordered persons found in public places.S

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F1F2119 Code of practice.S

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SupplementaryU.K.

F1F2120 Provisions as to custody, conveyance and detention.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2121 Retaking of patients escaping from custody.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2121A Warrants for arrest of escaped mental patients.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2122 Protection for acts done in pursuance of this Act.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2123 Inquiries.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2124 General provisions as to regulations and orders.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2125 Interpretation.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2126 Preservation of amendments.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2127 Consequential and transitional provisions and repeals.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2128 Application to England and Wales.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

F1F2129 Application to Northern Ireland.S

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Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

F2Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[F1130 Short title and commencement.U.K.

This Act may be cited as the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and shall come into force on 30th September 1984.]

Textual Amendments

F1Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); 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)

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Section 91(2).

F1F2SCHEDULE 1S State Hospital Management Committees

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F1F2SCHEDULE 2U.K. Application of Provisions of Part V to Patients Subject to Hospital or Guardianship Orders

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Section 127(1).

F1F2SCHEDULE 3S Consequential Amendments

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Section 127(1).

F1F2SCHEDULE 4S Transitional and Savings Provisions

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Section 127(2).

F1F2SCHEDULE 5U.K. Repeals

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