Legislation

An act that provides care, treatment and protection of persons who have mental illnesses and for related purposes.

The objects of this Act include —

(a) to ensure that persons having a mental illness receive the best care and treatment with the least restriction of their freedom and the least interference with their rights and dignity; and

(b) to ensure the proper protection of patients as well as the public; and

(c) to minimize the adverse effects of mental illness on family life.