Mental Health Act

3. Rights of persons with mental illness

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

Every person with mental illness has the right to—

(a)fully participate in the affairs of the community in any position suitable and based on the person’s interests and capabilities;

(b)access medical, social and legal services for the enhancement of the protection of the rights of the person under the Constitution;

(c)protection from physical and mental abuse and any form of discrimination and to be free from exploitation;

(d)take part in activities that promote the person’s social, physical, mental and emotional well-being; and

(e)receive reasonable care, assistance and protection from their family and the State.