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We support the call from the Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill for...
Recommendation
We support the call from the Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill for the Government to consult on the introduction of a statutory test for competency, or “child capacity”, for children aged under 16. (Recommendation, Paragraph 106) Race Discrimination
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Inquiry
Mental Health Bill
Report
3rd Report - Legislative Scrutiny: Mental Health Bill
19 May 2025
HC 601
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.3 yr
Report published
19 May 2025