Mental Health Act 2016
sec.244Meaning of mechanical restraint
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sec.244 Meaning of mechanical restraint
Mechanical restraint is the restraint of a person by the application of a device to the person’s body, or a limb of the person, to restrict the person’s movement. However, mechanical restraint does not include— the appropriate use of a medical or surgical appliance in the treatment of physical illness or injury; or restraint of a person that is authorised or permitted under a law other than this part. The restraint of a person by a police officer may be authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 615 . (sec.244-ssec.1) Mechanical restraint is the restraint of a person by the application of a device to the person’s body, or a limb of the person, to restrict the person’s movement. (sec.244-ssec.2) However, mechanical restraint does not include— the appropriate use of a medical or surgical appliance in the treatment of physical illness or injury; or restraint of a person that is authorised or permitted under a law other than this part. The restraint of a person by a police officer may be authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 615 .
- (a) the appropriate use of a medical or surgical appliance in the treatment of physical illness or injury; or
- (b) restraint of a person that is authorised or permitted under a law other than this part. Example for paragraph (b) — The restraint of a person by a police officer may be authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 615 .