2006-12-04 04:02:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anya M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The maximum time someone can be held on a s.136 under the Mental Health Act is 72 hours (after which the section lapses and cannot be renewed). However, Act's code of practice says that unless it's absolutely necessary, a police station should *not* be used as a "place of safety" and suggests that police, ambulance service and mental health services agree an appropriate place of safety within a joint protocol - normally this means a room within a psychiatric unit. The code of practice also states that arrangements for the Mental Health Act assessment should begin a.s.a.p. after the detained person has been brought to the place of safety, wherever that may be.
2006-12-04 04:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Google type :
`Local Government`.
Within the site, you should find legal information & links to many sites, relevant, to what information you need.
2006-12-04 16:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
untill a secure place is found
2006-12-04 16:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by mad keith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find out can you phone my solicitor. Cheers!
2006-12-04 12:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by tfto_geekboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋