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Paragraph 15

(1)

Paragraph (3) of Article 64 shall not apply to any treatment given to a patient in the period of six months beginning with the appointed day if—

(a)

the detention of the patient began before the beginning of that period; and

(b)

that paragraph has not been complied with in respect of any treatment previously given to him in that period.

(2)

The Department may by order reduce the length of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).