THE SUBSTANCE ADDICTION (COMPULSORY ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT) ACT 2017

  • Warren Brookbanks

Abstract

The Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017 (the SA(CAT) Act) received the royal assent on 21 February 2017. The Act replaces the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966 (the 1966 Act), which was considered outdated and inconsistent with modern approaches to compulsory treatment based on human rights.

Published
2017-11-16
Issue
[2017] 152-313
Section
Legislation Notes

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