Mental Health Act 20266
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Mechanical restraint | ||
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54. A mechanical 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 and initiated by a consultant psychiatrist only, | ||
(b) the restraint 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 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, or where it is necessary for the administering of treatment to the person concerned, and | ||
(d) the mechanical restraint concerned complies with regulations under section 58 . |