Mental Health Act 20266
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Physical restraint for children | ||
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93. A physical restraint shall not be applied in respect of a child receiving treatment in a registered acute mental health centre unless— | ||
(a) the restraint is ordered and initiated by a relevant health professional, | ||
(b) the restraint is applied to the child 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 relevant health professional, in accordance with regulations made under section 96 , to be necessary where there is an immediate threat of serious harm to the child or to another person, and | ||
(d) the restraint complies with regulations under section 96 . |