Mental Health Act 20266
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Seclusion | ||
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53. A person shall not be placed in seclusion in a registered acute mental health centre or designated centre unless— | ||
(a) the seclusion is ordered and initiated by a relevant health professional, | ||
(b) the seclusion is applied in respect of the person by a relevant health professional or a specified person under the direct supervision of a relevant health professional, | ||
(c) the application of such seclusion is determined by the relevant health professional, in accordance with regulations made under section 58 , to be necessary where there is an immediate threat of serious harm to the person or to another person, and such seclusion is to prevent such a threat, and | ||
(d) the seclusion concerned complies with regulations under section 58 . |