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Mental Health Order, 2014 (Brunei Darussalam)

The Order established the rules and regulations with respect to mentally disabled persons: 

  • Their admission
  • Detention and discharge from psychiatric facilities
  • Leave of absence and transfer of involuntary patients from psychiatric facilities
  • Persons admitted or confined in psychiatric facilities under the Criminal Procedure Code

It also defined the quality required for the establishment of a community psychiatric residence and community mental health center for the purpose of treating and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder. 

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