# Article 9 Rights

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/article-9-rights/3668>\
**Category:** Other\
**Tags:** rights, risk\
**Created:** [15 May 2025 16:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/article-9-rights/3668 "2025-05-15T16:40:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [15 May 2025 16:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/article-9-rights/3668/1 "2025-05-15T16:40:49Z")

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Detained patient has Rosary beads on a chain. Now wants a Holy Cross to put on a chain. Medium secure setting.

Obviously this situation depends on risk and I cannot detail those risks here.

However, there is always a balance of risks to benefits and Article 9 Rights. Unable to discuss and individual case.

What are the general considerations? Has anyone else been there?