1.4 Section 6 Delegated to detain and convey – 2 Powers to enter and detain 2.1 Section 18 of the Mental Health Act 1983 power to re-detain an AWOL patient – 2.2 Section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 saving life or limb – 2.3 Section 135(1) Warrant to enter and remove to a place of safety – 2.4 Section 135(2) Warrant to enter and remove an absent patient – 2.5 Section 136 Urgent detention in a public place – 2.5.1 Explanation of detention (avoid the use of terminology) ‘arrest’
1.4 Section 6 – Delegated to detain and convey 2 Powers to enter and detain 2.1 Section 18 of the Mental Health Act 1983 – power to re-detain an AWOL patient 2.2 Section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 – saving life or limb 2.3 Section 135(1) – Warrant to enter and remove to a place of safety 2.4 Section 135(2) – Warrant to enter and remove an absent patient 2.5 Section 136 – Urgent detention in a public place 2.5.1 Explanation of detention (avoid the use of ‘arrest’ terminology)