Mental Health Act 1983
(as amended)

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Part III contents

35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 39A, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 45A, 45B, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 54A, 55

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I, II, III, IV, 4A, V, VI, VIII, IX, X, Schedules

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Change made by Mental Health Act 2007

• Responsible Clinician/Approved Clinician replaces Responsible Medical Officer 3/11/08

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