§ The mentally ill
§ (Expressions used in this Group are to be construed in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1959)
§ A person who suffers, or has suffered from mental illness, subnormality, severe subnormality or psychopathic disorder and on account of that condition either—
- (a) is resident in a hospital or other similar institution; or
- (b) regularly attends for treatment by a medical practitioner.
§ A person who, under Part VIII of the Mental Health Act 1959, has been determined by a judge to be incapable, by reason of mental disorder, of managing and administering his property and affairs.
§ A person for the time being in guardian ship under section 33 of the Mental Health Act 1959.