Mental Health Act 2016
sec.499When reviews are conducted
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sec.499 When reviews are conducted
The tribunal must review the minor’s detention in the high security unit— within 7 days after the tribunal is notified of the chief psychiatrist’s approval; and at intervals of not more than 3 months after the review under paragraph (a) is completed. Also, the tribunal must review the minor’s detention in the high security unit on application by— the minor; or an interested person for the minor. Further, the tribunal may at any time, on its own initiative, review the minor’s detention in the high security unit. (sec.499-ssec.1) The tribunal must review the minor’s detention in the high security unit— within 7 days after the tribunal is notified of the chief psychiatrist’s approval; and at intervals of not more than 3 months after the review under paragraph (a) is completed. (sec.499-ssec.2) Also, the tribunal must review the minor’s detention in the high security unit on application by— the minor; or an interested person for the minor. (sec.499-ssec.3) Further, the tribunal may at any time, on its own initiative, review the minor’s detention in the high security unit.
- (a) within 7 days after the tribunal is notified of the chief psychiatrist’s approval; and
- (b) at intervals of not more than 3 months after the review under paragraph (a) is completed.
- (a) the minor; or
- (b) an interested person for the minor.