The Mental Health Act Manual has been fully updated to cover the latest case law and legislative developments.

This book provides readers with a clear understanding of all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983. The work is a vital tool for busy professionals requiring insight and guidance in the complex area of mental health law. The Act is reproduced alongside the associated Rules and Regulations, all carefully annotated by Richard Jones.

Features:

• Written in a clear, practical style, designed to be accessible to both the medical and legal profession
• User-friendly style: primary and secondary legislation is annotated in the Parts with the analysis of important contextual aspects of mental health law located in the Annexes
• Readers benefit from the expertise and advice of one of the most highly respected individuals in the field
• Includes all the relevant primary and secondary legislation on mental health law with detailed annotations
• An annotated version of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 is reproduced
• Explains the impact of the 2007 Act, detailing how each section of the MHA 1983 has been affected
• Provides guidance on the Code of Practice.