42 Powers of Secretary of State in respect of patients subject to restriction orders

42  Powers of Secretary of State in respect of patients subject to restriction orders

(1)     If the Secretary of State is satisfied that in the case of any patient a restriction order is no longer required for the protection of the public from serious harm, he may direct that the patient cease to be subject to the special restrictions set out in section 41(3) above; and where the Secretary of State so directs, the restriction order shall cease to have effect, and section 41(5) above shall apply accordingly.

(2)     At any time while a restriction order is in force in respect of a patient, the Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit,

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