Section 1: Principles to inform decisions

Mental Health Act 2025 · 2025 c. 33View on legislation.gov.uk

In section 118 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (duty to prepare code of practice, including principles which the person making it thinks should inform decisions under the Act) for subsection (2B) substitute—

(2B)The statement of principles must, in particular, include the principles, and address the matters, specified in the table. Principle Matters to be addressed Choice and autonomy involvement of patients in decision-making, and consideration of the views of carers and other interested parties Least restriction minimising restrictions on liberty so far as consistent with patient wellbeing and safety and public safety Therapeutic benefit effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment The person as an individual treating patients with dignity and respect and considering their attributes and past experiences

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