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