Changes to legislation: Mental Health Act 1983 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 Jan 2026. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

1983 c. 20

An Act to consolidate the law relating to mentally disordered persons.

[9th May 1983]

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