The Mental Health Tribunal must be satisfied with the required matters in order to affirm the relevant order. \u00a0It is assumed that being satisfied on the balance of probabilities would be sufficient.<\/p>\n
The focus of the Tribunal is on the issue of whether the patient is suffering from a mental disorder and whether the requisite procedures have been followed. \u00a0Noncompliance with the procedure will invalidate the order only if it would affect the substance of the order and cause an injustice<\/p>\n
The Tribunal considers the patient’s state and condition at the date of the hearing. The Tribunal has relatively limited options. \u00a0It may affirm or revoke the order. The Tribunal may not continue or discharge an order merely because suitable accommodation is not ready.<\/p>\n
The Tribunal may consider whether the procedures comply with broader considerations of legality such as that prescribed under the European Convention on Human Rights and the Constitution.<\/p>\n
Transfers to the Central Mental Hospital require an order of a Mental Health Tribunal. There is an appeal from the decision to the Circuit Court which must be taken within 14 days.<\/p>\n
An appeal may be taken to the Circuit Court against a decision to confirm an admission or renewal order within 14 days. \u00a0The basis is that the patient is not suffering from a mental disorder.<\/p>\n\n
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