HL Deb 02 August 1972 vol 334 c382

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—

  1. (a) is resident in a hospital or other similar institution; or
  2. (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.

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