Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, s 2
“District inspectors” are lawyers with special responsibilities for guarding your rights as a patient under the Mental Health Act. For example, district inspectors must:
give you information about the compulsory assessment and treatment process and your legal rights
arrange for a lawyer to represent you at a hearing, if you request this
help you apply to the Family Court for a review of your case while you are being assessed
investigate complaints about breaches of your rights.
District inspectors also have a more general oversight role for mental health services. They visit and inspect psychiatric hospitals and services. They can inquire into how those hospitals and services are managed and check on patient care and treatment.