UK Statutory Instrument 2017 United Kingdom

The Mental Health Act 1983 (Places of Safety) Regulations 2017

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s.004

(1) A custody officer at the police station must ensure...

  • Ensure detained adult's welfare is checked by a healthcare professional every 30 minutes
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s.001

Citation, commencement and interpretation

s.002

Circumstances in which a police station may be used as a place of safety

s.003

Requirements when a police station is used as a place of safety

s.005

(1) A custody officer at the police station must, subject...

s.006

The frequency of the reviews referred to in regulation 5(1)(a)...

s.007

The requirements to take D to a place of safety...

s.008

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