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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · General Provisions
23. Construction of laws
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psychiatric institution
Defined · s 2
“psychiatric institution” means a psychiatric institution designated by the Minister under section 3;