19 Regulations as to transfer of patients

19  Regulations as to transfer of patients

(1)     In such circumstances and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State—

(a)     a patient who is for the time being liable to be detained in a hospital by virtue of an application under this Part of this Act may be transferred to another hospital or into the guardianship of a local social services authority or of any person approved by such an authority;

(b)     a patient who is for the time being subject to the guardianship of a local social services authority or other person by virtue of an application under this Part of this Act may be transferred into the guardianship of another local social services authority or person, or be transferred to a hospital.

(2)     Where a patient is transferred in pursuance of regulations under this

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