Mental Health Act 2001

The Mental Health Act 2001, implemented completely in November 2006, repealed most of the Mental Treatment Act 1945. It introduced specific rights for those admitted involuntarily to psychiatric care and outlined the statutory obligations of those involved in the mental health care system. Since the enactment of the 2001 Act there has been unprecedented legislative change with the introduction of on the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 and the proposed Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007. In addition, there has been a surge in habeas corpus actions before the High Courts, challenging elements of the 2001 Act. This edition provides the complete Mental Health Regulations, Rules and Codes of Practice. It includes coverage of the decisions of the courts on the Act to date, as well as key decisions from the European Court of Human Rights. It also includes a discussion of the Mental Capacity Bill 2007 and its relationship with the 2001 Act. The text is therefore an invaluable and essential tool for those involved with mental health law, as well as those working in the mental health services, including: advocacy groups, professional, health services, including: advocacy groups, professionals,, health service administrators and non-governmental organisation.