# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 6


“Detained resident” means a person detained in a hospital or care home — for the purpose of being given care or treatment — in circumstances which amount to deprivation of the person's liberty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/A1/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-A1/paragraph-6
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