Paragraph 34

Section 145 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1), in the definition of “absent without leave”, after “related expressions” insert “ (including expressions relating to a patient's liability to be returned to a hospital or other place) ”.

In that subsection, at the appropriate places insert—

““community patient” has the meaning given in section 17A above;”

““community treatment order” and “the community treatment order” have the meanings given in section 17A above;”

““the community treatment period” has the meaning given in section 20A above;”

““the responsible hospital” has the meaning given in section 17A above;”.

In subsection (3), after “guardianship” insert “ or a community patient ”.