Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026: consultation - easy read
Easy read consultation paper on the Order to amend the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, extend the ability to specify "recorded matters" to patients subject to a Compulsion Order, Compulsion Order with Restriction Order, Hospital Direction and Transfer for Treatment Direction.
Closed
This consultation closed 23 March 2026.
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How to have your say
This consultation will be open until 23 March 2026.
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Forensic Mental Health Policy Team
Mental Health Directorate
Scottish Government
St Andrews House
Room 3ER
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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