# The Mental Health (Safety and Security) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 326(4) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Mental Health
Made 2012
Coming into force 1st August 2012
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 286(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 286(6) of that Act, they have consulted with such persons as they consider appropriate.
In accordance with section 326(4) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2012/9780111017067/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-mental-health-safety-and-security-scotland-amendment-regulations-2012/introduction
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