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Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
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9 Avoiding unnecessary duplication
In performing a function or exercising a power under this Act, a public entity, the Health Secretary, chief officer, chief psychiatrist and Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission must liaise with other authorities and bodies so as to—
(a) avoid unnecessary duplication of inquiries, administration, reporting obligations or other actions; and
(b) facilitate the coordination and expedition of those inquiries or actions.