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In section 127 of the 1983 Act (ill-treatment or wilful neglect of patients) the maximum penalty is increased from two to five years. The section now reads: | |||
:(3) Any person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable— | :(3) Any person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable— | ||
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::(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [five years] or to a fine of any amount, or to both. | ::(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [five years] or to a fine of any amount, or to both. | ||
==Resources== | |||
[[Mental Health Act 2007 Explanatory Notes]] - page 31 | |||
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Revision as of 19:53, 6 October 2008
| Date in force | Commencement order | MHA 2007 section | MHA 1983 sections affected |
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| 1/10/07 | Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2007 | 42 | s127 |
In section 127 of the 1983 Act (ill-treatment or wilful neglect of patients) the maximum penalty is increased from two to five years. The section now reads:
- (3) Any person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—
- (a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both;
- (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [five years] or to a fine of any amount, or to both.
Resources
Mental Health Act 2007 Explanatory Notes - page 31