Mental Health Act 20266

Directions from Minister

123. (1) The Minister may give a direction in writing to the Commission for any purpose relating to this Act and concerning—

(a) any matter or thing referred to in this Act or any other enactment, or

(b) the implementation of any policy or objective of the Minister or the Government which relates to a function of the Commission, where the Minister is of the opinion that the Commission or the Board, as applicable, is not having sufficient regard to such policy or objective in the performance of the Commission’s functions.

(2) The Commission shall comply with a direction given by the Minister under this section.

(3) The Commission shall, within the time specified by the Minister in a direction, inform the Minister of the measures taken by the Commission to comply with the direction.

(4) The Minister may, by direction, in writing, amend or revoke a direction under this section (including a direction under this subsection).