Section 12: Rights of persons in need of mental health conditions services.

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of this Act, persons in need of mental and substance abuse services, irrespective of the cause, nature or degree of past or present mental health conditions, shall-
(a) have the same fundamental rights as a fellow citizen; and
(b) not be subjected to any form of discrimination.
(2) A person with a mental health condition shall have the right to-
(a) access medical, social and legal services;
(b) protection from physical and mental abuse and any form of exploitation, forced labour, violence, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including chaining;
(c) engage in educational activities or vocational training;
(d) partake in leisure and recreational activities;
(e) take part in activities that promote the person’s social, physical, mental and emotional well-being;
(f) humane and dignified treatment at any time with respect to personal dignity and privacy;
(g) freedom of expression and opinion and access to information; and
(h) receive reasonable care, assistance and protection from their family, legal representatives, carers and the government.
(3) Any person who witnesses any form of abuse against a person with mental health condition shall report the incident immediately to the police.