# Legislation. Mental Health Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2026

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— Brings s51 (Human Rights Act 1998: extension to certain private care providers) and s52 (Review of duty to notify incidents) [[Mental Health Act 2025]] into force on 6 April 2026.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Mental\_Health\_Act\_2025\_(Commencement\_No.\_1)\_Regulations\_2026?id=020426-2050](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Mental_Health_Act_2025_(Commencement_No._1)_Regulations_2026?id=020426-2050)