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Clause 7

That clause 7(c) be amended,<

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By

inserting after new subsection (4) the following

(5) This section -

(a) applies to a patient who suffers

from mental illness or psychopathic

disorder; and

(b) applies to a patient other than a

patient referred to in paragraph

(a) only where the 2 medical practitioners referred to in subsection (1) are,

in addition to being of the opinion

described in that subsection, also

·

of the opinion that the patient is abnormally aggressive or that his conduct is seriously irresponsible..

Question on the amendments proposed, put and agreed to.

Question on clauses 2, 4 and 7, as amended, proposed, put and agreed to.

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