Forensic Disability Act 2011
sec.30Giving statement of rights to client and allied person
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sec.30 Giving statement of rights to client and allied person
After a forensic disability client is admitted to the forensic disability service, the administrator must give a copy of the statement of rights so far as it is relevant to the client to— the client; and the client’s allied person. In addition to the statement, the administrator must ensure the client is given an oral explanation of the information in the statement. See section 146 about complying with provisions as soon as practicable and section 154 about ensuring the client understands things told or explained to the client. (sec.30-ssec.1) After a forensic disability client is admitted to the forensic disability service, the administrator must give a copy of the statement of rights so far as it is relevant to the client to— the client; and the client’s allied person. (sec.30-ssec.2) In addition to the statement, the administrator must ensure the client is given an oral explanation of the information in the statement. See section 146 about complying with provisions as soon as practicable and section 154 about ensuring the client understands things told or explained to the client.
- (a) the client; and
- (b) the client’s allied person.