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sec.350Definition for pt 5
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sec.350 Definition for pt 5
In this part— transfer considerations , for a person, means— the person’s mental state and psychiatric history; and the person’s treatment and care needs; and if relevant, security requirements for the person; and without limiting paragraphs (a) to (c) , whether the transfer is appropriate in the circumstances. to allow the person to be in closer proximity to their family, carers or other support persons s 350 def transfer considerations amd 2022 No. 1 s 70
- (a) the person’s mental state and psychiatric history; and
- (b) the person’s treatment and care needs; and
- (c) if relevant, security requirements for the person; and
- (d) without limiting paragraphs (a) to (c) , whether the transfer is appropriate in the circumstances. Example of when a transfer under this part may be appropriate— to allow the person to be in closer proximity to their family, carers or other support persons