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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.34Asking police officer for help
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sec.34 Asking police officer for help
For performing a function or exercising a power under section 32 in relation to a person, a doctor or authorised mental health practitioner is a public official for the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 . For the powers of a police officer while helping a public official, see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 16 .