<P> The Mental Health Act 1983 ( c. 20 ) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which applies to people in England and Wales . It covers the reception , care and treatment of mentally disordered persons , the management of their property and other related matters . In particular , it provides the legislation by which people diagnosed with a mental disorder can be detained in hospital or police custody and have their disorder assessed or treated against their wishes , officially known as `` sectioning '' . Its use is reviewed and regulated by the Care Quality Commission . The Act has been significantly amended by the Mental Health Act 2007 . </P>
<P> The Mental Health Act 1983 ( c. 20 ) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which applies to people in England and Wales . It covers the reception , care and treatment of mentally disordered persons , the management of their property and other related matters . In particular , it provides the legislation by which people diagnosed with a mental disorder can be detained in hospital or police custody and have their disorder assessed or treated against their wishes , officially known as `` sectioning '' . Its use is reviewed and regulated by the Care Quality Commission . The Act has been significantly amended by the Mental Health Act 2007 . </P>
who does the mental health act 1983 apply to
who does the mental health act 1983 apply to
people in England and Wales
people in England and Wales