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Recommendation 22
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Paragraph: 128
The continued ability of the DHSC to bring changes to the Mental Health Act 1983...
Recommendation
The continued ability of the DHSC to bring changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 into force after the first six months of the CV Act must be justified or the powers repealed. If the powers are maintained in any way, the DHSC must publish the guidance to The Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications 73 accompany them so that it is possible for there to be scrutiny of their provisions. The Government should also make clear what steps it is taking to bring forward the White Paper promised to respond to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Paragraph Reference:
128
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 January 2021. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗