Review of the Operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales: A Survey
"The government is reviewing the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales to make sure that the legislative framework offers the right support for people at the right time. These parts of the legislation give the police powers to temporarily remove people who appear to be suffering from a mental disorder and who need urgent care to a ‘place of safety’, so that a mental health assessment can be carried out and appropriate arrangements made for their care. A place of safety in the majority of cases is a hospital, but sometimes police stations are used. However, there have been questions over whether a police station is an appropriate place to detain people suffering a mental health crisis, especially young people, and whether the maximum length of detention under Sections 135 and 136 (72 hours) is too long. This review will examine the evidence to determine whether or not changes to the primary legislation would improve outcomes for people experiencing a mental health crisis."
The consultation page also contains an executive summary, an easy read version, a summary of responses and a literature review.
Type: Consultation🔍
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Organisation: Department of Health🔍
Date: 8/4/14🔍
Date closed: 3/6/14🔍
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