Prisoners with mental illness

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Statutory text

(1) Any prisoner with mental illness shall be provided mental healthcare and treatment.
(2) The mental healthcare and treatment of a prisoner with mental illness shall be provided in the mental health establishment established in the prison or any other mental health establishment.
(3) The medical officer in charge of the prison shall ensure that all prisoners with mental illness receive appropriate mental healthcare and treatment.
(4) The State Government shall ensure that the mental healthcare and treatment of prisoners with mental illness are in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

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