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(Transcript of the Handed Down Judgment of Smith Bernal WordWave Limited 190 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2AG Tel No: 020 7421 4040 Fax No: 020 7831 8838 Official Shorthand Writers to the Court)
Miss Fenella Morris appeared on behalf of the Claimant Mr Martin Chamberlain appeared on behalf of the Defendant ____________________
"a) The Tribunal is satisfied that the patient is suffering from mental illness, psychopathic disorder, severe mental impairment or mental impairment or from any of those forms of disorder of a nature or degree which makes it appropriate for the patient to be liable to be detained in a hospital for medical treatment
b) The Tribunal is satisfied that it is necessary for the health or safety of the patient or for the protection of other persons that he should receive such treatment."
(b) the court is of the opinion, having regard to all the circumstances including the nature of the offence and the character and antecedents of the offender, and to the other available methods of dealing with him, that the most suitable method of disposing of the case is by means of an order under this section."
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