Mental Health Act 2015
191Separate representation of children etc
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191 Separate representation of children etc (1) This section applies in relation to a proceeding if— (a) the subject person is a child or a person the ACAT considers is unable to represent themself; and (b) the person is not separately represented; and (c) the ACAT considers that the person should be separately represented. (2) The ACAT may, on its own initiative or on the application of a (a) adjourn the proceeding to allow the subject person to obtain representation; and (b) give reasonably necessary advice and assistance to the person to enable the person to obtain representation.