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The disposals are not intended to punish the accused, since he or
she has not been convicted, but to provide treatment and support for the
individual and to protect the public.
The disposals are:
(1) A hospital order (with or without a restriction order): the individual is
securely treated in a hospital and, where a restriction order is in place,
cannot be released without the approval of the Secretary of State.
(2) A supervision order (with or without a treatment requirement): the
individual is supervised by a probation officer or social worker in the
community and can be subject to a requirement to live in a particular
place and to submit to out-patient treatment by a doctor.
(3) An absolute discharge
Prosecution may be resumed against an individual who previously
lacked capacity.
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