New Directions

REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH (SCOTLAND) ACT 1984

Executive Summary

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CONTENTS

Terms of Reference
Introduction
Framework of a new Mental Health Act
Compulsory treatment
Rights of users and carers
Safeguards for vulnerable people
The Mental Welfare Commission
Offenders with mental disorder
International and cross border issues
Other matters
Annexes

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