The Bill was given Royal Assent on 19 July 2007: see Mental Health Act 2007.

The Mental Health Bill was presented to Parliament on Thursday 16 November 2006. The following related documents have also been published:

• Explanatory Notes

• Regulatory Impact Assessment

• Race Equality Impact Assessment

• (Amended) Code of Practice and Memorandum

• Summary guide

• Easy read

• Briefing sheets

• Mental Health Act 1983 as it will be amended by the Bill

• Mental Capacity Act 2005 as it will be amended by the Bill

External links

Department of Health Website - for the documents mentioned above

Parliament website - Proposed amendments to Bill, debates etc.