Guidance

Remand and sentencing powers for mentally disordered offenders

Guidance for the courts on remand and sentencing powers for restricted patients after the Mental Health Act 2007.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 18 July 2017

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Remand and sentencing powers for mentally disordered offenders

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Information for magistrates’ courts and Crown Court staff following changes to the Mental Health Act 1983. This document explains how the 2007 legislation affects the remand and sentencing powers around restricted patients.

Published 18 July 2017