Mental Health Act 2016
sec.296Purpose of ch 10
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sec.296 Purpose of ch 10
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for— the appointment, functions and powers of the chief psychiatrist; and the making of policies and practice guidelines, and the preparation of the annual report, by the chief psychiatrist; and the investigation of matters by the chief psychiatrist; and the actions the chief psychiatrist may take if there is a serious risk to persons or public safety because of a forensic patient who is the responsibility of an authorised mental health service; and the giving by the chief psychiatrist of particular information to victims of unlawful acts committed by particular patients, and other persons affected by the unlawful acts.
- (a) the appointment, functions and powers of the chief psychiatrist; and
- (b) the making of policies and practice guidelines, and the preparation of the annual report, by the chief psychiatrist; and
- (c) the investigation of matters by the chief psychiatrist; and
- (d) the actions the chief psychiatrist may take if there is a serious risk to persons or public safety because of a forensic patient who is the responsibility of an authorised mental health service; and
- (e) the giving by the chief psychiatrist of particular information to victims of unlawful acts committed by particular patients, and other persons affected by the unlawful acts.