Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland

The aim of the Tribunal is to provide a responsive, accessible, independent and impartial service when making decisions on the compulsory care and treatment of people with mental disorders. In order to achieve our aim, we adopt the core values of professionalism, independence, and inclusiveness in:

• handling cases sensitively and responsively
• taking full account of the needs and rights of individuals
• engaging proactively with stakeholders
• ensuring hearings environments are fair and impartial
• providing clear and timely information on our processes
• maximising efficient and effective use of public resources 

The primary role of the Tribunal is to consider and determine applications for compulsory treatment orders (CTOs) under the 2003 Act and to operate in an appellate role to consider appeals against compulsory measures made under the 2003 Act. The Tribunal also plays a monitoring role by periodic review of compulsory measures.