What decisions can the Tribunal make?

The tribunal members can decide either to: 

Decision to affirm the admission or renewal order:

To reach this decision, two or three members of the Tribunal must believe that:

• the law was followed correctly when the patient was admitted or when their admission was renewed and
• that the patient remains unwell and needs to stay in the approved centre.

Decision to revoke the admission or renewal order:   

To reach this decision, two or three members of the Tribunal must believe that either: 

• the law was not followed correctly when the patient was admitted or when their admission was renewed or
• that the patient no longer has a mental disorder requiring treatment in an approved centre. 

Usually the patient is told the decision of the Tribunal on the same day. The Tribunal also informs the patient’s legal representative and treating psychiatrist of their decision.