A Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to make further provision for powers and responsibilities of independent mental health advocates for qualifying patients in England; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Geoffrey CoxConservative
13 May 2016
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This bill would amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to extend and clarify the powers and duties of independent mental health advocates for qualifying patients in England. It aims to ensure patients have better access to independent information and support when decisions about detention or treatment are made, strengthening their voice in the process. The changes would affect how advocacy is provided within England’s mental health system.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and was first introduced in 2015.
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24 Jun 2015
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
The Bill was presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure on 24 June 2015. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
