Commentary on Sections Review of decision to withhold postal packet
560.Section 283 requires the Commission to review any decision to withhold a postal packet (or anything contained within it) if an application is made to them within 6 months of the day on which notification was received.
561.The application can be made by the patient where an outgoing postal packet (or anything contained within it) was withheld and by the patient and the sender where an incoming postal packet (or anything contained within it) was withheld.
562.Having reviewed the decision of the managers of the hospital, the Commission may direct that the packet or item in question should be released to the addressee, and the hospital managers are required to comply with any such direction.
563.The Scottish Ministers may make regulations with respect to the making of applications and as to the production to the Commission of relevant items.