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The New Mental Health Act: An Introduction to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland - Information for Service Users and their Carers

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8 Will the Tribunal always have a hearing?

It may be that you and everyone agrees with the changes or extensions to your care and treatment that are being asked for. In these circumstances, the Tribunal can consider your case without asking everyone to be present and give their views. If there is disagreement a hearing must be held.

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