These Regulations apply to England only and supersede the Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Consent to Treatment) Regulations 1983 on 3/11/08. They have been amended by the Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which will come into force immediately after the main Regulations.
Summary of changes from current regulations on DH website Updated version, published 16/10/07
Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) Regulations 2008 on UK Legislation website