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This Order determines the regions of England for which Mental Health Review Tribunals are to exercise jurisdiction under the Mental Health Act 1983 from 29th September 2003. The Order further reduces the number of such regions from 4 to 2 and makes transitional provisions to ensure continuity of any matters pending before 29th September 2003.