# The Mental Health Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Commencement


The following sections of the Mental Health Act 2025 come into force on 6th April 2026—
(a) section 51;
(b) section 52.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/385/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-health-act-2025-commencement-no-1-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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