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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2000 - SECT 4

4 Purpose of Act

The purpose of this Act is to provide for the involuntary assessment and treatment, and the protection, of persons (whether adults or minors) who have mental illnesses while at the same time—

(a) safeguarding their rights and freedoms; and
(b) balancing their rights and freedoms with the rights and freedoms of other persons.

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