Article 4 Amendment of the 1986 Rules

Rule 3 of the 1986 Rules is amended as follows.

In the heading, after “application” insert “under Article 71 of the Order or section 45 of the Act”.

In paragraph (2)(a), after “patient” insert “or other detained person”.

In paragraph (2)(b), after “patient’s” insert “or other detained person’s”.

In paragraph (2)(b)(i), after “hospital” insert “or other location” and after “patient” insert “or other detained person”.

In paragraph (2)(b)(ii), after “patient’s” insert “or other detained person’s”.

For paragraph (2)(b)(iii) substitute:—

“(iii)

in the case of a conditionally discharged patient, patient or other detained person to whom leave of absence from a hospital or other location has been granted, the address of the hospital or other location where the patient or other detained person was last detained or liable to be detained, together with the patient’s or other detained person’s current address;”.

For paragraph (2)(c) substitute:—

“(c)

where the application is made by a nearest relative or nominated person the name and address of the applicant and his or her relationship to the patient or other detained person;”.

For paragraph (2)(d) substitute:—

“(d)

the provision of the Order or Act under which the patient or other detained person is detained or is liable to be detained or the provision of the Order under which the patient is subject to guardianship;”.

In paragraph (3), for “responsible Board” substitute “responsible body”.