MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 244 Meaning of mechanical restraint
MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 244
Meaning of mechanical restraint244 Meaning of mechanical restraint
(1)
"Mechanical restraint" is the restraint of a person by the application of a device to the person’s body, or a limb of the person, to restrict the person’s movement.
(2) However, mechanical restraint does not include—(a) the appropriate use of a medical or surgical appliance in the treatment of physical illness or injury; or(b) restraint of a person that is authorised or permitted under a law other than this part.Example for paragraph (b)—The restraint of a person by a police officer may be authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 615 .