Section 115: Powers of entry and inspection.

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

Part VIII: Miscellaneous Functions of Local Authorities and the Secretary of State

An approved mental health professional may at all reasonable times enter and inspect any premises (other than a hospital) in which a mentally disordered patient is living, if he has reasonable cause to believe that the patient is not under proper care.

The power under subsection (1) above shall be exercisable only after the professional has produced, if asked to do so, some duly authenticated document showing that he is an approved mental health professional.

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