Mental Health Act 2013

The following provisions apply to the review of the authorisation of treatment for a forensic patient:the Tribunal must review the authorisation within 60 days after it is made, if it is still in effect; the Tribunal must further review the authorisation within 180 days after it is made, if it is still in effect; after the further review referred to in paragraph (b), the Tribunal must further review the authorisation at intervals not exceeding 180 days for so long as it remains in effect; the Tribunal may review the authorisation at any other time – on its own motion; or on the application of any person with the necessary standing; the review is to be conducted by a division of 3 members but need not involve a hearing; on review, the Tribunal may affirm, vary or discharge the authorisation.

Within 24 hours of reviewing an authorisation, the Tribunal is to – give a copy of its determination to the patient (together with a statement of rights in a form approved by the President of the Tribunal); and give a copy of its determination to – the controlling authority of the relevant SMHU; and the Chief Psychiatrist.