"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is about transparency and providing answers for the families of patients when the very worst happens.
Independence has allowed investigations into deaths in places of custody to improve significantly. As outlined by the independent advisory panel on deaths in custody, patients detained under …..." Natasha Irons - View Speech
"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
The new clause seeks to ensure that if a patient dies while in detention under the Mental Health Act, an independent inquiry into their death will be required. Unlike deaths in prison or police-related deaths, deaths while a …..." Natasha Irons - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his comments. The cluttered and chaotic way in which we investigate these things is part of the problem, so I am glad to hear that there is a wider review of how we streamline the process better for patients, because we are seeing mistakes repeated …..." Natasha Irons - View Speech