Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, Ex Parte Didlick: QBD 30 Mar 1993

A restriction did not expire simply by being allowed to elapse, but could only be brought to an end by a direction from the Home Secretary or by the patient being discharged from the hospital.

Citations:

Times 30-Mar-1993

Statutes:

Mental Health Act 1959, Mental Health Act 1983

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Health

Updated: 16 May 2022; Ref: scu.87928