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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 16 September 2002 [Session 1]

This was a Government Bill. Government Bills before September 2012 were known as Executive Bills.


Bill becomes an Act

The Bill was passed on 20 March 2003 and became an Act on 25 April 2003

If the Bill is passed by MSPs, it can then get Royal Assent and become an Act.


Bill as introduced and other documents

Please note that the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill was introduced as the Mental Health (Scotland) Bill.

Bill (as introduced)

Explanatory notes (and other accompanying documents)

Policy memorandum

Bill (as amended at stage 2)

Bill (as passed)


Find the Act on legislation.gov.uk