Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013
This Act: (1) repeals, from 28/4/13, s141 MHA 1983 so that the seat of an MP is no longer vacated upon long-term detention under the Act; (2) amends, from 15/7/2013, the Juries Act 1974 in relation to qualification for jury service based on mental health (see jury service page for current provisions); (3) amends, from 28/4/13, the Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008 so that a person no longer ceases to be a director when 'by reason of that person’s mental health, a court makes an order which wholly or partly prevents that person from personally exercising any powers or rights which that person would otherwise have'. Schedule 1 not in force (as at 19/12/15).
See also
Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (Commencement) Order 2013
External links
- Mind, 'A great victory against discrimination!' (March 2013) (Internet Archive link)
Full text: Legislation.gov.uk
Type: UK Public General Act🔍
Year: 2013🔍
Number: 8
Subject: Miscellaneous legislation🔍
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