§ Mr. Moyleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what factors are considered in reaching decisions about the release or otherwise of mentally abnormal offenders under sections 60 and 65 of the Mental Health Act 1959.
§ Mr. BrittanIn considering whether to direct the discharge of a patient subject to the restrictions of section 65 my right hon. Friend takes account of all available relevant information about the patient's condition. The discharge of a patient detained solely under section 60 does not require the consent of a Minister.