Mental Health Act 2016
sec.373Power to detain
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sec.373 Power to detain
The power of the authorised person to transport the person includes the power to detain the person. The authorised person may exercise the power to transport the person, including the power to detain the person, with the help, and using the force, that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances. (sec.373-ssec.1) The power of the authorised person to transport the person includes the power to detain the person. (sec.373-ssec.2) The authorised person may exercise the power to transport the person, including the power to detain the person, with the help, and using the force, that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.