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Code of Practice: Mental Health Act 1983
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Document type:Guidance
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:7 May 2008
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Gateway reference:Not required
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Pages:398
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Supersedes/replaces:
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Copyright holder:Crown
This revised Code of Practice has been prepared in accordance with section 118 of the Mental Health Act 1983 by the Secretary of State for Health after consulting such bodies as appeared to him to be concerned, and laid before Parliament. The Code will come into force on November 3rd, 2008.
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