The Psychiatrist (2005) 29: 381-384. doi: 10.1192/pb.29.10.381
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Psychiatric Bulletin (2005) 29: 381-384
© 2005 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: civil legislation

Lindsay D. G. Thomson, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychiatry

Division of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh, Morningside Park, Edinburgh EH10 5HF, e-mail: l.d.g.thomson{at}ed.ac.uk

Declaration of interest

None.

In March 2003 the Scottish Parliament passed the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. The major civil provisions of this new mental health legislation are due to commence in October 2005 and are described here. It is essential that all psychiatrists working in Scotland become familiar with these provisions.




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