What are the changes to Section 136 of the Mental Health Act?
Key changes include:
- Reducing the maximum detention time to 24 hours, with a possible 12-hour extension.
- Limiting the use of police cells for detentions.
- Improved training for police officers to handle mental health crises.
What are the changes to Section 136 of the Mental Health Act?
Key changes include:
- Reducing the maximum detention time to 24 hours, with a possible 12-hour extension.
- Limiting the use of police cells for detentions.
- Improved training for police officers to handle mental health crises.
