Mental Health Act 1983

Question 1

Section 135 (1)

Answer 1

(in a dwelling) It is a warrant to assist an approved mental health practitioner
Police must execute and gives the power to enter and remove someone suffering from mental health
LAS must provide transport

Question 2

Section 135(2)

Answer 2

A warrant to return a patient.
Can be applied by police
Hospital representative should be present
Loser must provide transport

Question 3

Section 136 (1A)

Answer 3

Public only
Person appears to be suffering from mental health in need of immediate care and control if necessary in the interest of the person or for the protection of others remove that person to of keep them at place of safety

Question 4

Example of public places under Section 136 (1a)

Answer 4

Hospital
Railway platform
Ambulance
Streets
Police building
Shopping centre
Park
Custody

Question 5

How old must the person be to use Section 136 (1a) on them

Answer 5

Age 12 or over

Question 6

what must the police do before deciding to remove a person under Section 136(1b)

Answer 6

If practicable notify an
AMHP
Registered nurse.
Registered medical practitioner
Occupational therapist
Paramedic

Question 7

What is the initial period of detention under section 136

Answer 7

24 hours and it starts upon arrival

Question 8

Under section 135 and 136 what kind of search must be given

Answer 8

D.I
JOG
And mouth

Question 9

What constitutes a medical emergency under 136

Answer 9

Mental Ill health+ongoing restraints