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FORENSIC DISABILITY ACT 2011 No. 13 - SECT 8

8 Principles for exercising powers and performing functions

A power or function under this Act relating to a forensic disability client must be exercised or performed so that—

(a) the client's liberty and rights are adversely affected only if it is the least restrictive way to protect the client's health and safety or to protect others; and
(b) any adverse effect on the client's liberty and rights is the minimum necessary in the circumstances.


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