Re M - [1992] 1 NZLR 29

Mental health — Practice — Detention of mentally disordered patient — Patient subject to reception order — Patient sought inquiry with view to discharge — Justification for detention — Patient had not committed any acts involving serious violence — Whether detention necessary for his own good or "in the public interest" - Whether detention "arbitrary" - Whether patient should be discharged — Mental Health Act 1969, ss 24 and 74 - New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, ss 4 and 22.