خلاصہ
The principal statute governing the compulsory admission and treatment of people with mental disorders in England & Wales. Provides for assessment, detention, treatment, and discharge, with safeguards including Mental Health Tribunals.
اہم نکات
- Sections 2, 3, 4 for compulsory admission
- Mental Health Tribunals for review of detention
- Community Treatment Orders
- Nearest relative rights and powers
حصے اور دفعات
ترامیم کی تاریخ
2007 — Mental Health Act 2007
Broadened the definition of mental disorder, introduced CTOs, and reformed nearest relative provisions.