Mental Health Act 1983

Legislation in England and Wales that governs the detention, treatment, and rights of people with mental health conditions. The primary legislation governing the compulsory treatment of people with mental health conditions in England and Wales. Legislation in the United Kingdom that governs the detention and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions. Legislation governing the detention, treatment, and rights of people with mental health conditions in England and Wales. The previous legislation governing mental health detention and treatment in the UK, which the Mental Health Act 2025 aims to modernise. UK legislation governing the detention, treatment, and rights of individuals with mental health conditions, governing the assessment, treatment, and care of individuals with mental health conditions. Legislation in the UK governing the compulsory treatment and detention of individuals with mental health conditions.