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Compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983 is governed by Part 4 ([[s56]] and following). Compulsory treatment is also possible in certain circumstances under the [[Mental Capacity Act 2005]]. | Compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983 is governed by Part 4 ([[s56]] and following). Compulsory treatment is also possible in certain circumstances under the [[Mental Capacity Act 2005]]. | ||
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[[:File:Medical Law Review Bartlett compulsory treatment article.pdf|Peter Bartlett, '"The necessity must be convincingly shown to exist": standards for compulsory treatment for mental disorder under the Mental Health Act 1983' (2011) Med L Rev 1]] | [[:File:Medical Law Review Bartlett compulsory treatment article.pdf|Peter Bartlett, '"The necessity must be convincingly shown to exist": standards for compulsory treatment for mental disorder under the Mental Health Act 1983' (2011) Med L Rev 1]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 10 April 2021
Compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983 is governed by Part 4 (s56 and following). Compulsory treatment is also possible in certain circumstances under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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