Mental Health Bill [HL]
Debate between Baroness Merron and Lord MestonMonday 31st March 2025
(3 days, 9 hours ago)
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Baroness Merron (Lab)
The noble Lord, Lord Meston, does indeed know what is going on—I agree. I cannot answer the noble and learned Baroness’s question directly, but I would be pleased to look into that point in order to do so. Maybe the noble Lord could help me.
Lord Meston (CB)
Perhaps I can relieve the Minister. I can tell her who has to deal with it: it is whoever is available at the time, and these applications tend to come in really quite urgently.
Mental Health Bill [HL]
Debate between Baroness Merron and Lord MestonWednesday 22nd January 2025
(2 months, 1 week ago)
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Lord Meston (CB)
My Lords, I do not want to prolong this, but I have to say that, although I am disappointed and a little surprised by the response from the Government, the intention is to align the Mental Capacity Act and Gillick. It is frankly not correct, if I understand the situation, to say that it is not based on case law. I referred to a specific case in which the judge formulated, essentially, the test that appears in my amendment. As I say, I do not want to prolong this but, if necessary, I can refer the Government to that case.
Baroness Merron (Lab)
Perhaps I can just say to the noble Lord that, when I reflect on the discussions on this group, as well as all the others, it may be helpful to discuss this further.