Scottish mental health law review: our response
A response to the independent review of mental health, capacity and adult support and protection legislation, chaired by Lord John Scott KC.
Initial Timescales for Delivery
Below are our starting points for delivery under these seven priorities, with an indicative timescale for when initial work will be delivered. More detailed delivery and implementation plans will be produced to support the roll-out of the Programme.
| Initial Activity |
2023-26 |
2026-29 |
2029+ |
| Work to consider how long-standing gaps in the law might be addressed to ensure stronger rights protections and safeguards for adults with incapacity. |
X |
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| Identifying and supporting the roll-out of effective Supported Decision-Making approaches |
X |
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| Testing how the concept of ‘Human Rights Enablement’ can be practically implemented. |
X |
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| Scoping and developing potential reforms to mental health law, including consideration of replacement for ‘mental disorder’. |
X |
X |
X |
| Identifying and addressing gaps in provision of independent advocacy |
X |
X |
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| Developing Carer Awareness Training and supporting the role of carers |
X |
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| Developing a strategic action plan to strengthen the collective scrutiny of mental health services. |
x |
x |
Contact
Email: MentalHealthLaw@gov.scot
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