Article 9 Amendment of the 1986 Rules

Rule 7 of the 1986 Rules is amended as follows.

For “responsible Board’s” in both places where it occurs substitute “responsible authority’s or relevant HSC Trust’s”.

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

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

In paragraph (c), omit “patient’s” and after “nearest relative” insert “or nominated person”.