Government response
Not for the government: for Phase 2 of the Inquiry
Delivery
For Phase 2 of the Inquiry to consider
Recommendation SP56: Mental health assessment powers for isolated children
From The Southport Inquiry Report: Phase 1, published 13 April 2026.
Recommendation
Phase 2 should consider whether further legislative change is required to allow mental health clinicians to assess children and young people who are isolated from professional support and may pose a risk of violence, particularly where powers under the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended by the Mental Health Act 2025, do not permit assessment or detention.
Jurisdiction: UK-wide
Government response
This recommendation is for Phase 2 of the Inquiry to consider, so no government response to it is expected.
Delivery
This recommendation is for Phase 2 of the Inquiry to consider. It is not addressed to the government or another body, so there is no delivery to report.
Responsible bodies
Southport Inquiry Phase 2
Primary
Themes and tags
Recommendation made
0.5 years ago