Legislation

Section 139 – Protection for acts done in pursuance of this act

Introduction

General immunity Subsection (1) protects from criminal or civil action those acting under the Mental Health Act, unless “the act was done in bad faith or without reasonable care”. Consent requirements for instituting proceedings Subsection (2) prevents civil proceedings from being brought in respect of acts done under this Act without the consent of the […]

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