“designated medical practitioner”, in relation to any psychiatric institution, has the meaning given by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008;
Section history
Section 246 — Interpretation of this Division
As in force on 31 December 2021.
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In this Division —
“principal officer”, in relation to any psychiatric institution, has the meaning given by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008;
“psychiatric institution” has the meaning given by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.