Guidance

Lifting restrictions on restricted patients

Mental Health Casework Section guidance on lifting restrictions on mentally disordered prisoners.

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Lifting restrictions on restricted patients

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Document explaining the Secretary of State’s power to lift the restrictions placed on an individual under section 41 (or 49) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Published 18 July 2017