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The Mental Health Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 in Northern Ireland

S.I. 2008/2828 · Made 28 October 2008 · Extends to England and Wales

Up to date with all changes known to legislation.gov.uk, revised to 11 April 2011.

Contents

  1. 4Amendment of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  2. 20Amendment of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005

4Amendment of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995I1 E+W+S+N.I.

In section 68(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995f1 (interpretation), the definition of “mental impairment” is repealed.

20Amendment of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005I1 E+W+N.I.

In article 8 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005f1 (patients absent from hospitals or other places in Scotland), in paragraph (2)(b)(i), for “social worker” substitute “mental health professional”.