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Section 80A: Transfer of responsibility for conditionally discharged patients to Scotland

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

Part VI: Removal and Return of Patients Within United Kingdom, etc.

If it appears to the Secretary of State, in the case of a patient who—

is subject to a restriction order under section 41 above; and
has been conditionally discharged under section 42 or 73 above,

that a transfer under this section would be in the interests of the patient, the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the Minister exercising corresponding functions in Scotland, transfer responsibility for the patient to that Minister.

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