Transitional provisions until full implementation of MHA 2007
| Date in force | Commencement order | MHA 2007 section | MHA 1983 sections affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/7/07 | Act itself | 53, sch 10 | Various amendments are disapplied in certain situations |
Schedule 10 contains various transitional provisions and savings, under the following headings:
- Authority to detain etc
- Consent to treatment
- Reclassification of patients
- Supervised community treatment
- Nearest relative
- Independent mental health advocates
- Applications and references to Mental Health Review Tribunal
Resources
Mental Health Act 2007 Explanatory Notes - page 42
See also the following which contain transitional arrangements:
- Implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007: transitional arrangements - Guidance on DH website published on 31/7/08
- Mental Health Act 2007: Patients on After-Care Under Supervision (ACUS): Transitional Arrangements - Guidance on DH website published on 7/5/08
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