Scotland's Mental Health Act Review
Welcome to the consultation website for the limited review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
In January 2008 the Scottish Government set up an independent group to carry out a limited review of the 2003 Act. The group had the following remit:
- To consider the operation of the processes in respect of the civil provisions of the Act in the context of the ten Millan Principles and advise on changes that should be made to improve the efficiency of the operation of the Act and the experience of patients; and
- To advise on other minor amendments to the Act to resolve technical or other issues as provided to the Review Group by the Scottish Government to consider; and
- To report to the Minister for Public Health with recommendations following appropriate engagement with those with an interest in the operation of the Act.
The review group have now published their recommendations and the Scottish Government is consulting on these. To review the Government's consultation document and to find out how to respond, please download the document below: