12Objects of Act

12 Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are as follows:

(a) [Section 12 Amended by No. 59 of 2016, s. 8, Applied:01 Jul 2017] to provide for the assessment and treatment of persons with mental illnesses;

(b) [Section 12 Amended by No. 59 of 2016, s. 8, Applied:01 Jul 2017] to provide for appropriate oversight and safeguards in relation to such assessment and treatment;

(c) [Section 12 Amended by No. 59 of 2016, s. 8, Applied:01 Jul 2017] to give everyone involved with such assessment and treatment clear direction as to their rights and responsibilities;

(d) [Section 12 Amended by No. 59 of 2016, s. 8, Applied:01 Jul 2017] to provide for such assessment and treatment to be given in the least restrictive setting consistent with clinical need, legal and judicial constraints, public safety and patient health, safety and welfare;

(e) to promote voluntary over involuntary assessment and treatment and the making of free and informed assessment and treatment choices;

(f) to provide for all incidental and ancillary matters.