Questions on MHO - Northern Ireland

• What is the MHO ?
• What is Part II of the MHO ?
• What are the 2 criteria for compulsory detention ?
• What must happen before a person may be detained in hospital for assessment ?
• What should happen when the person arrives at the hospital to which the application has been made ?
• What should happen at the end of this assessment period ?
• Can detention for assessment or treatment in hospital be appealed ?

<aside> 💡 Reference for above guidance

</aside>

Questions on Mental Health Act 2007 (page 406)

• What 3 things must be demonstrated for compulsory detention ?
• What is Section 2 ?
• What is Section 3 ?
• What is Section 4 ?
• What is Section 5(2) ?
• What is Section 5(4) ?
• What is Sections 7 and 8 ?