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High Court affirms the continuation of detention and care orders for an individual with complex mental health needs, including intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, for a period not exceeding six months, subject to further review. The court found that the individual met the criteria for detention under statute as the absence of legal restrictions would likely lead to an escalation in violence towards others.
Mental Health Act 2001 - intellectual disability - autism spectrum disorder - detention order - care order - Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015 - wardship - aggressive behavior - risk management - best interests - capacity - treatment plan - multidisciplinary team - positive behavior support - constitutional rights - liberty - bodily integrity - section 3(1)(a) - section 108 review.
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