Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

MENTAL HEALTH AMENDMENT ACT 2016 (NO. 32 OF 2016) - SECT 23

Section 88 (1) (b) and (c), except note

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        (b)     may subject the person to the minimum confinement or restraint that is necessary and reasonable to—

              (i)     prevent the person from causing harm to themself or someone else; or

              (ii)     ensure that the person remains in custody; and

        (c)     may subject the person to involuntary seclusion if satisfied that it is the only way in the circumstances to prevent the person from causing harm to themself or someone else; and

        (d)     must ensure that any treatment, care or support administered to the person is the minimum necessary to prevent any immediate and substantial risk of the person detained causing harm to themself or someone else.