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Amend Bail Act 1976 by March 2022 to end remands for protection or welfare.
Recommendation
The Government should bring forward legislation by 31 March 2022 to amend the Bail Act 1976 so that it is unlawful to remand anyone to custody simply for their own protection or welfare. (Paragraph 104) 32 Mental health in prison
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 4 February 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Mental Health in Prison
Report
5th Report - Mental health in prison
29 Sep 2021
HC 72
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.0 yrs
Report published
29 Sep 2021