Mental Health Bill [HL] — Report (2nd Day) — Amendment 56 — 2 Apr 2025 at 21:00
Moved by Baroness Hollins
56: After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause-“Long-term segregation: independent medical review After section 142C of the Mental Health Act 1983, insert-“142D Independent medical review of long-term segregation of patients with learning disabilities or autism(1) Where a patient with a learning disability, autism, or awaiting autism assessment is placed in long-term segregation under section 142D (Notification requirements for long-term segregation for patients with learning disabilities or autism), the Secretary of State or a designated body must arrange for an independent review within 28 days.(2) The responsibilities, procedures, and reporting requirements for such reviews must be specified in the Code of Practice under section 118 of the Mental Health Act 1983.””Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment seeks to introduce an independent review process for patients with learning disabilities or autism placed in long-term segregation under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Ayes 51, Noes 106.
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