# \#seclusion

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## [Section 5(2) doctor's holding powers and seclusion](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/section-5-2-doctors-holding-powers-and-seclusion/3282)

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**Author:** [@metoo](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/metoo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 February 2025 13:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/section-5-2-doctors-holding-powers-and-seclusion/3282 "2025-02-22T13:19:17Z")

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If a patient is subject to s.5(2) can they be placed in seclusion? if so where is the authority for that please?