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.
This bill would amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to expand the powers and duties of independent mental health advocates for qualifying patients in England. It aims to give advocates clearer authority to support patients, protect their rights, and help them participate in decisions about treatment, with related provisions to connect these changes with the wider mental health framework.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
