NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 2021

Section 32: Right to appeal against involuntary admission.

2021Section 32 of 58Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) The person with a mental health condition or his legal representative may appeal to the Committee against a decision for involuntary admission or a decision to extend the period of involuntary admission.
(2) Appeals against a decision for involuntary admission or a decision to extend the period of involuntary admission shall receive an expedited hearing and the Committee shall give its decision on the appeal within three days of the filing of the appeal.

Cite this section

Section 32, NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 2021 (2021).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/national-mental-health-act-2021/section/32/