About the Tribunal
The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland was created on 5 October 2005 by virtue of section 21 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 ("the 2003 Act"). The Tribunal's headquarters are located in Hamilton and it also has staff who work throughout Scotland.
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.
The Tribunal discharges its functions through panels of three members: a legal member (who acts as Convener), a medical member and a general member. The judicial arm of the Tribunal is supported in its functions by the staff of the Scottish Tribunals Service (STS).
Contact details
(Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Friday: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.)
Enquiries from Patients, Carers, General Public
- 0800 345 70 60 Freephone*
Mental Health Professionals
- 01698 390 000
(*Mobile phone users should check with their provider)
Scottish Tribunals Service (STS)
Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland
Bothwell House, First Floor
Hamilton Business Park
Caird Park
Hamilton
ML3 0QA
Email: mhts@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
President's Office
Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland
Hamilton House, Second Floor
Hamilton Business Park
Caird Park
Hamilton
ML3 0QA