Regulation 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

These Regulations may be cited as the Mental Health (Absconding) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 and come into force on 30th June 2017.

In these Regulations—

• “the 2005 Regulations” means the Mental Health (Absconding by mentally disordered offenders) (Scotland) Regulations 2005^f1;

• “the 2008 Regulations” means the Mental Health (Absconding Patients from Other Jurisdictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008^f2.