The Tribunal division of the Mental Health Commission will be responsible for carrying out an independent review tribunal for involuntary patients at certain times during their admission.
Aim
The aim will be to independently review all decisions to detain patients in accordance with the act and either affirm the order or if not revoke the order therefore directing that the patient be discharged from the in-patient facility
Tribunals
Tribunal hearings will be arranged within 21 days of the detention order commencing
The members of Tribunal will include a barrister or solicitor, a consultant psychiatrist, 1 other person who is not a doctor or nurse
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