New regulations on conflicts of interest

Date in force	Commencement order	MHA 2007 section	MHA 1983 sections affected
1/4/08	Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2008	22 (partially)	New s12A
3/11/08	Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No.7 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008	22 (remainder)	s11, s12, s13

This introduces a power to make regulations on conflicts of interest which would prevent a medical recommendation or AMHP application, replacing the provisions in s12(3)-(7).

See also

• Mental Health (Conflicts of Interest) (England) Regulations 2008

• Mental Health (Conflicts of Interest) (Wales) Regulations 2008

Related changes

• Responsible Clinician/Approved Clinician replaces Responsible Medical Officer 3/11/08

• Approved Mental Health Professional replaces Approved Social Worker 3/11/08

Resources

Mental Health Act 2007 Explanatory Notes - page 15