Section 41 Meaning of “measure”, “authorised measure” and “the criteria for continuation”

I1(1)

In this Chapter, in relation to an authorisation—

“authorised measure” means a measure which is authorised by the authorisation and has begun; and
“measure” is to be read in accordance with subsection (2).

(2)

Each of the following is a “measure” for the purposes of this Chapter—

(a)

the provision to P of particular treatment specified by the authorisation;

(b)

the detention of P in circumstances amounting to a deprivation of liberty in a place specified by the authorisation, for purposes so specified;

(c)

a requirement to attend at a particular place at particular times or intervals for the purpose of being given treatment specified by the authorisation;

(d)

a community residence requirement.

(3)

In this Chapter “the criteria for continuation”, in relation to a measure, means the criteria for authorisation for that measure as set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1.

(4)

In paragraphs 11(a) and 12(a) and (b) of that Schedule as they apply for the purposes of this section, the references to imposing a requirement include continuing the requirement.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 41(1)(2)(b)(3)(4) in operation at 2.12.2019 for specified purposes by S.R. 2019/163, art. 2(4), Sch. Pt. 4 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.R. 2019/190, art. 2)