Legislation

This page contains links to the most useful pieces of legislation for mental health practitioners.

Main legislation

The three most important Acts have separate menus which are located on the left-hand side of the screen and which have quick links to relevant documents. The Overview pages contain summaries and links to various resources. Alternatively, if you know what you are looking for, then browse through the "category tree" by clicking on the [+] symbols below.

Mental Health Act 2007

Mental Health Act 2007 Overview

Mental Health Act 2007‎ (2 categories, 1 pages)

Mental Health Act 1983

Mental Health Act 1983 Overview

Mental Health Act 1983‎ (3 categories, 1 pages)

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Overview

Mental Capacity Act 2005‎ (2 categories, 1 pages)

Other legislation

Other useful legislation includes:

• Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964 - and Criminal Procedure (Insanity and Unfitness to Plead) Act 1991

• European Convention on Human Rights - and Human Rights Act 1998

• Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act 2004

• NHS and Community Care Act 1990

• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• Civil Procedure Rules

• Safety and Security in Ashworth, Broadmoor and Rampton Hospitals Directions 2000

• Health Act 2006