Section 26: Discharge of patients: role of nominated person

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

In section 25 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (restrictions on discharge by nearest relative)—

in the heading, for “nearest relative” substitute ;“nominated person”
in subsection (1)—
in the words before paragraph (a), for “nearest relative” substitute ;“nominated person”
in paragraphs (a) and (b), for “relative” substitute ;“nominated person”
in paragraph (b) for “six months” substitute ;“three months”
in subsection (2), for “nearest relative” substitute ;“nominated person”

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