Mental Health Act 1983

This section provides information and guidance about mental health law, including the Mental Health Act 1983.

The Mental Health Act 1983 provides the legal framework to regulate the circumstances in which the liberty of persons who are mentally disordered may be restricted, and, where there is conflict, to balance their interests against those of public policy.

Mental Health Act Code of Practice

Mental Health Act Code of Practice Easy Read

Mental Health Act Reference Guide

Ten Point Guide to the Mental Health Act

For leaflets that explain The Mental Health Act provisions in English and other languages please click here.

The Mental Health Act is currently being reviewed, for more information please visit our Review of Mental Health Act 1983 page.