Mental Health Act 1983 Debate

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Robert Buckland

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Mental Health Act 1983

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Monday 29th October 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I can reassure my hon. Friend that if any issues have arisen from the technical irregularity involving the authorisation of doctors under section 12, they will be dealt by the retrospective legislation.

Robert Buckland Portrait Mr Robert Buckland (South Swindon) (Con)
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I welcome my right hon. Friend’s approach, which is responsible and right. May I urge him to ensure that the review being undertaken by Dr Harris will include the effect of the changes in NHS structures on all relevant provisions of the Mental Health Act—for example, the provision of information about bed availability to courts under section 39?

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