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Paragraph 15

(1)

Section 86 (application of power to remove alien patients) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1), for “mental illness” substitute “ mental disorder ”.

(3)

After subsection (3) insert—

“(4)

In relation to a patient receiving treatment in a hospital within the meaning of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, the reference in subsection (1) above to mental disorder shall be construed in accordance with that Order.”