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We are pleased to see that the Government has committed to monitoring the number of...

Recommendation
We are pleased to see that the Government has committed to monitoring the number of autistic people and people with learning disabilities who are detained under the Mental Capacity Act. The Government should report these numbers to Parliament within a year of the relevant clauses 53 of the Bill coming into force, and stick to their commitment to take action if they indicate that the Mental Capacity Act is being used inappropriately. (Recommendation, Paragraph 51)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 July 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.3 yr
Report published 19 May 2025