Who is detained under mental health legislation? The Mental Health Act of 1983 covers the detention of people deemed a risk to themselves or others. It covers four categories of mental illness: severe mental impairment, mental impairment, psychopathic disorder and mental illness. read more
It replaced the 1959 MH Act - basically it modernised it and introduced more safeguards, such as the MH Act Commission and greater rights for patients and carers This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more
The Mental Health Act 1983 was formally approved by the monarch on 9 May 1983 and came into effect on 30 September that year. It has been amended three times: first in 1995, again in 2001 (via remedial order under the Human Rights Act 1998), and once more in 2007. read more
Mental Health Act 1983 An overview of your rights under the Mental Health Act. Includes FAQs, explanations of legal terms and links to further information and support. read more
I understand what this act does, but I want to know if there is any reason why it came about. EG particular cases or general conditions or practises that needed to change. read more