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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.37Reasonable help and force to exercise powers
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sec.37 Reasonable help and force to exercise powers
A doctor or authorised mental health practitioner may exercise a power under section 36 with the help, and using the force, that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.