2025 c. 33, s.26

Section 26 — Discharge of patients: role of nominated person

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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In section 25 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (restrictions on discharge by nearest relative)—

(a) in the heading, for “nearest relative” substitute “nominated person”;

(b) in subsection (1)—

(i) in the words before paragraph (a), for “nearest relative” substitute “nominated person”;

(ii) in paragraphs (a) and (b), for “relative” substitute “nominated person”;

(iii) in paragraph (b) for “six months” substitute “three months”;