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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.423Change of category to community
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sec.423 Change of category to community
If the category of the treatment authority is inpatient, the tribunal must change the category of the authority to community unless the tribunal considers that 1 or more of the following can not reasonably be met if the category of the authority is community— the person’s treatment and care needs; the safety and welfare of the person; the safety of others.
- (a) the person’s treatment and care needs;
- (b) the safety and welfare of the person;
- (c) the safety of others.