Mental Health Act 2016
sec.874Application of amendments about admissibility relating to references
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sec.874 Application of amendments about admissibility relating to references
Chapter 5, part 5, division 2, as in force on the commencement, applies in relation to an expert’s report, or a transcript, for a proceeding for a reference if the reference is made after the commencement. For subsection (1), it is irrelevant whether the offence in relation to the reference, or any other offence alleged to have been committed by the person, is alleged to have been committed before or after the commencement. s 874 ins 2024 No. 7 s 18 (sec.874-ssec.1) Chapter 5, part 5, division 2, as in force on the commencement, applies in relation to an expert’s report, or a transcript, for a proceeding for a reference if the reference is made after the commencement. (sec.874-ssec.2) For subsection (1), it is irrelevant whether the offence in relation to the reference, or any other offence alleged to have been committed by the person, is alleged to have been committed before or after the commencement.