A 35-year-old man is brought by police under section 136 of the Mental Health Act. Where may he be taken?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A health-based place of safety for assessment
- Step 1: Section 136 allows police to take a person from a public place to a place of safety.
- Step 2: Police custody should only be used exceptionally.
Answer
A health-based place of safety for assessment.
Why not the others: A police cell: Cells are used rarely, not as the usual choice. A community pharmacy, where staff can supervise him until he calms: A pharmacy is not a place of safety. His home, with a warning from the officers about his behaviour: That would not provide assessment.
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