Mental Health Act 20266
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Pharmacological restraint | ||
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56. A pharmacological restraint shall not be applied in respect of a person receiving treatment in a registered acute mental health centre or designated centre unless— | ||
(a) the restraint is ordered by a consultant psychiatrist only, | ||
(b) the restraint is initiated by a relevant health professional, | ||
(c) the restraint is applied in respect of the person by a relevant health professional, | ||
(d) the application of such restraint is determined by the consultant psychiatrist, 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 | ||
(e) the pharmacological restraint concerned complies with regulations under section 58 . |