# Queries about second unrestricted hospital order

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/queries-about-second-unrestricted-hospital-order/3636>\
**Category:** Mental Health Act\
**Created:** [9 May 2025 09:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/queries-about-second-unrestricted-hospital-order/3636 "2025-05-09T09:15:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [9 May 2025 10:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/queries-about-second-unrestricted-hospital-order/3636/2 "2025-05-09T10:14:49Z")

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Yes, by virtue of [s.40](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/MHA_1983_s40)(5), the July 2024 order would have ended the Jan 2023 order. You will need a s.3 if further detention is required; potentially s.5(2) in the meantime.

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