Public act became law on Monday, 9 May 1983.

Mental Health Act 1983

Secondary information

Type: Public act
Reference: 1983 c.20; CHAP 20 1983
Related items: Reforming the Mental Health Act: Independent review to draft bill
Friday, 16 May 2025
Research briefings; Children and young people’s mental health: policy and services (England)
Friday, 26 January 2024
Research briefings; Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in England
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Research briefings; Mental health policy and services in England
Friday, 4 October 2024
Research briefings; Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Research briefings; Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25: progress of the bill
Monday, 22 December 2025
Research briefings; NHS complaints in England
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Research briefings
Legislation: Mental Health Act 1983
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk