Section 112: Interpretation of Part VII.

Mental Health Act 1983 · 1983 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk

*Part VII: *

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • "nominated judge" means a judge nominated in pursuance of subsection (1) of section 93 above;

  • "nominated officer" means an officer nominated in pursuance of subsection (4) of that section;

  • "patient" has the meaning assigned to it by section 94 above;

  • "property" includes any thing in action, and any interest in real or personal property;

  • "the judge" shall be construed in accordance with section 94 above;

  • "will" includes a codicil.

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