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Section 136 of the Mental Health Act is a section which allows the Police in England & Wales to detain somebody in a public place who appears to be mentally disordered as is in need of immediate care and/or control - this includes suicide attempts. Once such a person is apprehended, he or she is taken to a 'Place of Safety' which is: 1. A&E 2. Section 136 Suite 3. A Police Station Theoretically, police stations should only be used in exceptional circumstances, but the reality is they are used very often, even when unneeded due to the fact most police officers aren't trained in Mental Health. A s136 is not a criminal record, despite police detention, however it can be disclosed to potential employers if it's neccessary in an enhanced CRB check, which is considered by many to be unfair.
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