Paragraph 1 I1

(1)

In this Schedule references to the relevant conditions, in relation to a person, are to the following conditions.

(2)

Condition A is that the person is suffering from mental disorder.

(3)

Condition B is that the mental disorder is of such a nature or degree as to warrant his detention in a hospital for assessment or treatment for at least a limited period.

(4)

Condition C is that it is necessary that the person be so detained—

(a)

in the interests of his own health or safety; or

(b)

with a view to the protection of others.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 12 para. 1 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Act expires on 15.12.2022 by virtue of s. 382 (as substituted (15.12.2021) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), ss. 1(1), 24(2)(a)) (subject to power to continue in s. 382(2)(3) as so substituted)