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Whereas in pursuance of section 274(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003^f1 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), the Scottish Ministers are under a duty to draw up, give effect to and publish a code of practice giving guidance to any person discharging functions under the Act;

And whereas in pursuance of section 274(2) of the Act the Scottish Ministers consulted such persons as they thought fit and laid a draft of the code before the Scottish Parliament;