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It is crucial that prisoners experiencing serious mental health crises are promptly moved to a...

Conclusion
It is crucial that prisoners experiencing serious mental health crises are promptly moved to a hospital environment where they can receive the treatment they need. Delays in such moves risk exposing individuals to inhuman or degrading treatment in breach of Article 3 ECHR. The Bill’s introduction of a statutory 28 day time frame for hospital transfers represents, therefore, a welcome development. (Conclusion, Paragraph 144)
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.

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