Section 144: Power to amend local Acts.

Mental Health Act 1983 · 1983 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk

Part X: Miscellaneous and Supplementary

Her Majesty may by Order in Council repeal or amend any local enactment so far as appears to Her Majesty to be necessary in consequence of this Act.

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