Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill

Debate between Justin Madders and James Cleverly

2nd reading: House of Commons
Friday 3rd November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Justin Madders]

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 (Braintree) (Con)]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?