Commentary on Sections Section 40 – Procedures for making regulations under the Mental Health Act 1983
71.Section 143 of the 1983 Act makes general provision regarding regulations, orders and rules. Section 40 of the Measure inserts new subsections into section 143 of the 1983 Act, the effect of which is that the first use of the principal regulation-making powers relating to IMHA within Wales, are made using the affirmative procedure.