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44 A "relevant person" must have parental responsibilities and parental rights as defined by sections 1(3) and 2(4) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. In addition, The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 has amended the Act to also provide that a "relevant person" must be:

Find out about the main mental health legislation in Scotland, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and its amendments. Access the Code of Practice, forms, reviews, guidance and updates for professionals and service users.

Information for Service Users and their Carers. In March 2003 the Scottish Parliament passed a new law, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.It came into effect in October 2005.It sets out how you can be treated if you have a mental illness, a learning disability or a personality disorder, and what your rights are.

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act came into force in 2005. It increases the rights and protection of people with mental health conditions. This includes: mental illness; learning disability; personality disorder; The act places duties on councils to provide care and support services for people with mental health conditions.

Learn about the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, which applies to people with a mental disorder. Find out the changes, principles, rights and safeguards under the Act.

(4) In section 59(1) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49) (duty of local authorities as respects provision and maintenance of residential or other establishments), for the words “or under” there shall be substituted “sections 25 and 26 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13) or”.

A new law, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2003. It will come into effect in April 2005 . The Scottish Executive is working on a Code of Practice, and other guidance, to give people more detail about how the Act will work in practice.

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2003 and came into effect in October 2005. It replaced the previous 1984 Act and established new arrangements for the detention, care and treatment of people with a mental illness or related condition, including acquired brain injury.

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13) is an Act of the Scottish Parliament which was passed in March 2003, and came into effect on 5 October 2005. The Act establishes that medical professionals can legally detain and treat people through short term detention on the grounds of exhibiting signs of mental disorders, with the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland and ...

The impetus for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 came largely from a change in psychiatric practice with the move towards care in the community. The 1960 and 1984 Scottish Mental Health Acts combined detention and treatment in psychiatric hospital.

Legislation and Caselaw Primary Legislation . The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 ("the 2003 Act") The "Latest available (Revised)" version of the 2003 Act which is published on the UK legislation website incorporates all changes to the 2003 Act to date.The legislative provisions regarding the making of compulsion and restriction orders are contained in Part 6 of the ...

Information about the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 and what it may mean for you. The Mental Health Act is the piece of law which ensures those with a mental disorder receive appropriate care, as well as help to manage their safety when vulnerable. Most people who have a mental disorder understand the need for help and ...

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 2003 asp 13. The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 20th March 2003 and received Royal Assent on 25th April 2003. An Act of the Scottish Parliament to restate and amend the law relating to mentally disordered persons; and for connected purposes.

In 2022, there were 11 mental health in-patient suicides across Scotland, a rate of 5.9 suicides per 10,000 admissions. This was up from eight suicides in 2019, a rate of 3.7 per 10,000 admissions ...

The Mental Health Act 1983 (Updated 2007) The Mental Health Act is the primary legislation in England and Wales for people who need treatment for a mental disorder but may require it without their consent. The Act sets out the rules for assessing and detaining individuals to receive treatment in hospital or a community setting.

Readers should be aware in particular of two orders made under the Act - The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Modification Order 2004 ( SSI No. 533) and The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 - which have amended the Act.

A short introduction to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, which affects people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Learn about the rules, rights and services for assessment, medical treatment, advocacy and tribunal.

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Part 3 – the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland. Section 21: the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland. Part 4 – Local Authority and Health Board Functions. Chapter 1: Health Board duties. Sections 22 to 24 . Approved medical practitioners. Provision of services and accommodation: children and young people