Hospital Managers' Hearing

A hearing somewhat similar to a Mental Health Review Tribunal, with broadly similar powers. They cannot discharge restricted patients; they can grant deferred discharges to take effect when a future event occurs in addition to on a future date. In addition to or instead of making a decision on discharge, they can adjourn and/or set a date for a further review.

An application to the Hospital Managers can be made at any time during detention, although if there has been, or will be, a review within 28 days, they may decide not to conduct their review by way of a hearing. They must hold a review afer a renewal under s20 or following the issue of a barring order. In this last case they will consider the dangerousness criterion.