Section 136 Mental Health Act. Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 empowers the police to detain those suspected of being mentally ill in public places and convey them to a place of safety. Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 states that a police officer who finds a person in a place to which the public have access who appears to be suffering from a mental disorder and to be in immediate need of care or control and if the constable thinks it necessary to do so in the interests of that person or for the protection of other persons to remove that.
There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Section 136 says police must think you need immediate care or control. Section 136 is part of the Mental Health Act that gives police emergency powers.
There are occasions when the Police may act if they believe that someone is suffering from a mental illness and is in need of immediate treatment or care.
There are occasions when the Police may act if they believe that someone is suffering from a mental illness and is in need of immediate treatment or care. How long will I be. Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 empowers the police to detain those suspected of being mentally ill in public places and convey them to a place of safety. Police can use these powers if they think you have a mental disorder youre in a public place and need immediate help.