Debates between James Cleverly and Justin Madders during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill
Commons Chamber
2nd reading: House of Commons

Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill

Debate between James Cleverly and Justin Madders
2nd reading: House of Commons
Friday 3rd November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders
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I am not going to give way. Many other Members wish to speak and there are other items of business that we want to get to.

As Members have highlighted, there is an issue with unconscious bias. Young black men are statistically more likely to be seen as having psychosis or schizophrenia, and are at risk of being subject to inappropriate use of force, as are women.

James Cleverly Portrait James Cleverly (Braintree) (Con)
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

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