MH12 Mental Health Tribunals
Category
Mental Health Act
Code
MH12
Issue No
4
Target Audience
All clinical staff
Purpose
To provide guidance for staff regarding the processes and procedures in place to comply with the rights of patients wishing to appeal against their detention under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Origin
Lead executive
Medical Director
Author and contact number
MHA Team Manager
0151 357 7631
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
18 June 2015
Review Date
18 June 2016
Approval Meeting
Patient Safety and Effectiveness Sub Committee (PSESC)