Section 22: Right to legal representation.

(1) A person with a mental health condition is entitled to choose and appoint a legal practitioner to represent him in any manner, including in any complaint procedure or appeal.
(2) Where the person with mental health condition is unable to exercise the right under subsection (1), his legal representative may appoint a legal practitioner to represent the person with the mental health condition in any manner, including in any complaint procedure or appeal.
(3) Where the person with the mental health condition or his legal representative cannot afford the services of a legal practitioner, the State shall provide legal assistance to the patient.