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{{mha change info|3/11/08|6|Section 1 insofar as it gives effect to paragraph 13 of Schedule 1|[[s66]]|3/11/08 |7|Remainder of section 1 and sch 1|[[s3]], [[s7]], [[s20]], [[s35]], [[s36]], [[s37]], [[s38]], [[s45A]], [[s47]], [[s48]], [[s51]], [[s72]], [[s86]], [[s141]], [[s145]]. [Other Acts are amended, including MCA sch 4 para 23]}} | |||
The definition of [[mental disorder]] is changed by the [[MHA 2007]], as of 3/11/08, so that it is no longer split into the four classifications of mental illness, psychopathic disorder, mental impairment and severe mental impairment. | The definition of [[mental disorder]] is changed by the [[MHA 2007]], as of 3/11/08, so that it is no longer split into the four classifications of mental illness, psychopathic disorder, mental impairment and severe mental impairment. | ||
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There are, however, two exceptions. See these pages for details: | There are, however, two exceptions. See these pages for details: | ||
* | * {{mha change|aggressive}} - Learning disability is not mental disorder unless associated with this conduct. | ||
* | * {{mha change|exclusions}} - dependence on alcohol or drugs is still excluded. | ||
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[[Category:Changes made by MHA 2007]] | [[Category:Changes made by MHA 2007]] | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 6 October 2008
| Date in force | Commencement order | MHA 2007 section | MHA 1983 sections affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/08 | Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 6 and After-care under Supervision: Savings, Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 | Section 1 insofar as it gives effect to paragraph 13 of Schedule 1 | s66 |
| 3/11/08 | Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No.7 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 | Remainder of section 1 and sch 1 | s3, s7, s20, s35, s36, s37, s38, s45A, s47, s48, s51, s72, s86, s141, s145. [Other Acts are amended, including MCA sch 4 para 23] |
The definition of mental disorder is changed by the MHA 2007, as of 3/11/08, so that it is no longer split into the four classifications of mental illness, psychopathic disorder, mental impairment and severe mental impairment.
s1 now states that:
- "mental disorder" means any disorder or disability of the mind.
There are, however, two exceptions. See these pages for details:
- Abnormally aggressive or seriously irresponsible conduct is only a consideration for learning disability (not personality disorder) 3/11/08 - Learning disability is not mental disorder unless associated with this conduct.
- Some exclusions to definition of mental disorder have been removed 3/11/08 - dependence on alcohol or drugs is still excluded.
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