The Scottish Government Country Resources Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides Scotland Legislation/regulation

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The Act sets out underlying principles that must be considered by any person using the provisions of the Act or, indeed, deciding to take no action under the Act. These principles apply equally to mentally disordered offenders and include:
•participation of the patient in the process;
•respect for carers including consideration of their views and needs;
•the use of informal care wherever possible;
•the use of the least restrictive alternative;
•the need to provide the maximum benefit to the patient;
•non-discrimination against a mentally disordered person;
•respect for diversity regardless of a patient’s abilities, background and characteristics;
•reciprocity in terms of service provision for those subject to the Act;
•the welfare for any child with a mental disorder being considered paramount;
•equality.

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