Mental Health Act 2007 (Amendments to 1983)



  1. Supervised community treatment.
  2. Redefining professional goals. 
  3. Creating the role of an approved clinician
  4. Mental health professionals, not just social workers.
  5. The nearest relative, appointing civil partner as nearest relative.
  6. Definition of mental disorder.
  7. Criteria for involuntary commitment.
  8. Mental health review tribunal 
  9. IMHA's (Independent Mental Health Advocates)
  10. Electroconvulsive therapy.
For amendment 10 critics argued it was too draconian and was defeated a few time in the House of Lords.

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