Mental Health Act 1983 Codes of Practice
The Code of Practice provides guidance on how the Mental Health Act 1983 should be applied. Click on the "England" or "Wales" tabs.
England
- Department of Health, Code of Practice: Mental Health Act 1983 (2015) (current)
- Department of Health, 'Code of Practice: Mental Health Act 1983' (2008)
- Department of Health and Welsh Office, 'Code of Practice: Mental Health Act 1983' (March 1999)
Wales
Current Code
Old 2008 Code
- Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice for Wales (2008)
- Consultation on Code of Practice for Wales - consultation between 5/11/07 and 28/1/08
- Consultation Response on Code of Practice for Wales - August 2008