Act wholly in force at 30.9.1984 see s. 130
A Table showing the derivation of the provisions of this consolidation Act will be found at the end of the Act. The Table has no official status.
Act (except ss. 10(1)(b)(c)(2), 95) repealed (S.) (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.S.I. 2005/465, art. 1, sch. 1 para. 32(28) and with savings and transitional provisions in S.S.I. 2005/452); S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3 (as substituted (1.7.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/375, art. 2 and as amended (22.9.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/459, art. 2)
Act (except ss. 10, 95, 130) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3); and ss. 53, 54 expressed to be amended (5.12.2005) in so far as still in force by 2004 c. 33, s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 paras. 50, 51; S.S.I. 2005/604, art. 2(c), 4; and s. 66A expressed to be amended (1.10.2009) in so far as still in force by 2005 c. 4, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 40; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)
S. 10(1)(a)(aa) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3)
Words in s. 10(1)(b) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3)
Words in s. 10(1)(c) repealed (5.10.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2078), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with art. 16(2)) (see S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3)
Words in s. 10(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, ss. 79, 81(2), Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(a); S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(f)(h) (subject to arts. 3-13)
Words in s. 10(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, ss. 79, 81(2), Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(b); S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(f)(h) (subject to arts. 3-13)
Word in s. 95(1) inserted (1.10.2003) by Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4), s. 89(2), sch. 5 para. 17(23)(a); S.S.I. 2003/267, art. 2(2)(d)
Words substituted by S.I. 1986/596, art. 3(16)
Words substituted by S.I. 1986/596, art. 3(17)
Word in s. 95(2) inserted (1.10.2003) by Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4), s. 89(2), sch. 5 para. 17(23)(b); S.S.I. 2003/267, art. 2(2)(d)
Act modified by Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 (c. 47, SIF 39:1), s. 3, Sch. para. 5(3)
By Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53, SIF 39:1), s. 101(1), Sch. 12 para. 23; S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 it is provided (14.10.1991) that in relation to any time before the commencement of s.70 of that 1991 Act (which came into force on 1.10.1992 by S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch. 2) references in any enactment amended by that 1991 Act, to youth courts shall be construed as references to juvenile courts.
1983 c. 20.
An Act to consolidate the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960.
Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—
Application of Act
Application of Act: “mental disorder”.
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Mental Welfare Commission
Mental Welfare Commission.
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Functions and duties of the Mental Welfare Commission.
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Proceedings and evidence at enquiries under section 3.
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Duties of the Secretary of State and of local authorities in relation to the Mental Welfare Commission.
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Duties in relation to private hospitals
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Appointment and payment of staff.
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Local Authority Services
Functions of local authorities.
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Provision of after-care services.
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Appointment of mental health officers.
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Welfare of certain hospital patients.
The provisions of this section shall apply to any patient suffering from mental disorder who is—
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a person who is under the guardianship of a local authority under ... the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983; or
a person the functions of whose nearest relative ... under the Mental Health Act 1983 are for the time being transferred to a local authority.
Where , in Scotland, a patient to whom this section applies is (whether for treatment for mental disorder or for any other reason) admitted to any hospital or to accommodation provided by a care home service then, without prejudice to their duties in relation to the patient apart from the provisions of this section, the authority having rights or functions in relation to him as aforesaid shall arrange for visits to be made to him on their behalf, and shall take such other steps in relation to the patient while in the hospital or accommodation as would be expected of a parent.
The training and occupation of the mentally handicapped.
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Private Hospitals
Registration of private hospitals.
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Pre-requisites of registration.
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Control of private hospitals.
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Cancellation and continuance in certain circumstances of registration.
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Offences against this Part of this Act and penalties.
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Admission to and Detention in Hospital and Guardianship
Grounds for hospital admission
Patients liable to be detained in hospital.
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Procedure for admission of patients: hospital
Admission and detention of patients: hospital.
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General provisions as to applications: hospital.
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Medical recommendations: hospital.
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Approval of applications by the sheriff: hospital.
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Effect of applications: hospital.
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Rectification of application and recommendations: hospital.
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Emergency admission: hospital.
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Detention of patients already in hospital.
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Short term detention.
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Interim detention.
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Care and treatment of patients: hospital
Leave of absence from hospital.
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Return and re-admission of patients absent without leave: hospital.
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Transfer of patients: hospital.
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Duration of authority for detention and discharge of patients: hospital
Duration of authority: hospital.
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Special provisions as to patients absent without leave: hospital.
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Patients who are taken into custody or return within 28 days: hospital.
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Patients who are taken into custody or return after more than 28 days: hospital.
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Special provisions as to patients sentenced to imprisonment etc.: hospital.
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Discharge of patients: hospital.
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Restrictions on discharge by nearest relative: hospital.
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Appeals: hospital
Appeals to the sheriff: hospital.
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Community care orders
Community care orders.
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Community care applications.
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Duration and renewal of community care order.
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Variation of conditions in community care order.
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Change of special medical officer or after-care officer.
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Appeal against community care order.
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Admission to hospital for reassessment.
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Reassessment: further provisions.
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Revocation of community care order.
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Patients in custody or admitted to hospital in pursuance of emergency recommendations.
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Patients moving from England and Wales to Scotland.
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Grounds for reception into guardianship
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Procedure for reception of patients: guardianship
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Care and treatment of patients: guardianship
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Duration of authority for guardianship and discharge of patients
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Appeals: guardianship
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Functions of relatives of patients
Definition of relative and nearest relative.
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Children and young persons in care of local authority.
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Nearest relative of child under guardianship etc.
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Appointment by sheriff of acting nearest relative.
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Discharge and variation of orders under s. 56.
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Supplementary
Regulations for purposes of Part V.
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Interpretation of Part V.
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Detention of Patients concerned in Criminal Proceedings etc. and Transfer of Patients under Sentence
Provisions for compulsory detention and guardianship of patients charged with offences et ceteralaetc.
Effect of hospital orders.
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Effect of restriction orders.
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Effect of hospital direction.
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Right of appeal of restricted patients etc.
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Right of appeal of patients subject to restriction orders.
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Right of appeal of patients subject to restriction directions.
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Further consideration of case of conditionally discharged patient.
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Appeal to Court of Session against sheriff’s decisions under sections 64, 65 and 66
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Application of sections 63 to 66 to other persons treated as restricted patients.
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Powers of Secretary of State in respect of patients subject to restriction orders.
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Persons ordered to be kept in custody during Her Majesty’s pleasure.
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Transfer to hospital or guardianship of prisoners et ceteralaetc.
Removal to hospital of persons in prison awaiting trial etc.
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Removal to hospital of persons serving sentences of imprisonment and other prisoners.
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Further provision as to persons removed to hospital under section 71.
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Restriction on discharge of prisoners removed to hospital.
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Further provisions as to persons removed to hospital while awaiting trial etc.
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Further provision as to transfer directions and restriction directions.
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Further provisions as to civil prisoners and persons detained under the Immigration Act 1971.
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Supplementary
Interpretation of Part VI.
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Removal and Return of Patients within United Kingdom etc.
Removal to and from England and Wales
Removal of patients to England and Wales.
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Transfer of responsibility for patients to England and Wales.
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Position of nearest relative on removal to England and Wales.
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Position of nearest relative on removal to Scotland.
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Removal to and from Northern Ireland
Removal of patients to Northern Ireland.
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Transfer of responsibility for patients to Northern Ireland.
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Removal to Scotland of patients from Northern Ireland.
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Transfer of responsibility for patients to Scotland from Northern Ireland.
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Other provisions as to removal
Removal of certain patients from Channel Islands and Isle of Man to Scotland.
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Responsibility for patients transferred from Channel Islands or Isle of Man to Scotland.
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Transfer of responsibility for patients to Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
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Removal of alien patients.
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Return of patients absent without leave
Patients absent from hospitals in Scotland.
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Patients absent from hospitals in Northern Ireland.
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Supplementary
Regulations for purposes of Part VII.
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General provisions as to patients removed from Scotland.
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Intimation of removal of patients to Scotland.
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Interpretation of Part VII.
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State Hospitals
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Administrative provisions.
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Protection of Property of Patients
Duties of local authority in relation to property.
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Powers of managers in relation to property of patients.
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Reciprocal arrangements in relation to Northern Ireland as to exercise of powers.
Where a curator bonis, tutor , guardian or judicial factor has been appointed under the law in force in Scotland for any person suffering from mental disorder, the provisions of that law shall apply in relation to the property and affairs of that person in Northern Ireland unless he is a patient in relation to whom powers have been exercised under Part VIII of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, or a person as to whom powers are exercisable and have been exercised under Article 97(2) of that Order.
Part VIII of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 shall apply in relation to the property and affairs in Scotland of a patient in relation to whom powers have been exercised under that Part, or a person as to whom powers are exercisable and have been exercised under Article 97(2) of that Order, as it applies in relation to his property and affairs in Northern Ireland unless a curator bonis, tutor , guardian or judicial factor has been appointed for him in Scotland.
In this section references to property do not include references to land or interests in land:
Provided that this subsection shall not prevent the receipt of rent or other income arising from land or interests in land.
Consent to Treatment
Preliminary.
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Treatment requiring consent and a second opinion.
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Treatment requiring consent or a second opinion.
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Review of treatment.
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Plans of treatment.
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Withdrawal of consent.
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Urgent treatment.
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Treatment not requiring consent.
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Miscellaneous and General
Offences
False statements.
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Ill-treatment of patients.
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Protection of mentally handicapped females.
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Protection of patients.
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Assisting patients to absent themselves without leave etc.
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Obstruction.
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Miscellaneous provisions
Duty to give information to patients and nearest relatives.
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Duty of managers to inform nearest relative of discharge of detained patients.
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Religious persuasion of patients.
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Duty of sheriff to give patient opportunity to be heard.
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Provision for personal expenses of in-patients in hospital.
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Correspondence of patients.
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Review of decision to withhold postal packet.
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Entry on premises and warrant to search for and remove patients.
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Mentally disordered persons found in public places.
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Code of practice.
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Supplementary
Provisions as to custody, conveyance and detention.
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Retaking of patients escaping from custody.
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Warrants for arrest of escaped mental patients.
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Protection for acts done in pursuance of this Act.
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Inquiries.
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General provisions as to regulations and orders.
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Interpretation.
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Preservation of amendments.
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Consequential and transitional provisions and repeals.
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Application to England and Wales.
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Application to Northern Ireland.
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Short title and commencement.
This Act may be cited as the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and shall come into force on 30th September 1984.
SCHEDULES
Section 91(2).
State Hospital Management Committees
Constitution
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Supplementary Provisions
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Application of Provisions of Part V to Patients Subject to Hospital or Guardianship Orders
Hospital Order Without Restriction Order (Section 60(1)); Transfer From Prison Without Restriction (Section 71).
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Hospital Order with Restriction Order, (Section 62) and Orders or Directions having the Like Effect (Sections 69, 70 and 72).
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Guardianship Order (Section 61(2))
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Section 127(1).
Consequential Amendments
The Improvement of Land Act 1864 (c. 114)
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The Colonial Prisoners Removal Act 1884 (c. 31)
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Nursing Homes Registration (Scotland) Act 1938 (c. 73)
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The Polish Resettlement Act 1947 (c. 19)
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The Army Act 1955 (c. 18)
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The Air Force Act 1955 (c. 19)
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The Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)
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Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966 (c. 51)
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The Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80)
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The Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20)
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The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49)
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The Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42)
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Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (c. 44)
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The Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29)
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Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65)
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The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53)
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The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21)
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The Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
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The National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29)
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The Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5)
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The Reserve Forces Act 1980 (c. 9)
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The Concessionary Travel for Handicapped Persons (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 29)
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Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 46)
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Tenants’ Rights, Etc. (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 52)
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The Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49)
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The Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)
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Section 127(1).
Transitional and Savings Provisions
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Section 127(2).
Repeals
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