Section 136 Mental Health Act. Despite the guidance published in revised Codes of Practice and by the Royal College of Psychiatrists implementation of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 is still variable. 136 F1 Removal etc of mentally disordered persons without a warrant EW F2 1 If a person appears to a constable to be suffering from mental disorder and to be in.
This information is not held by the MPS. Police can use these powers if they think you have a mental disorder youre in a public place and need immediate help. You are being kept here under section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 so that you can be assessed to see if you need treatment.
Mental Health Act 1983 Section 136A is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 21 December 2021.
136 F1 Removal etc of mentally disordered persons without a warrant EW F2 1 If a person appears to a constable to be suffering from mental disorder and to be in. They can do this without a warrant if. When a patient is brought to the ED under section 136 of the Mental Health Act. Government funding in England to establish places of safety in psychiatric facilities has been effective but custody suites are still used excessively especially for those who are.
