The Queen's speech as part of the state opening of Parliament will include an overhaul of 'outdated' mental health powers.
The move is intended to protect patient liberty and prevent those with learning difficulties from being detained without their consent, Downing Street said.
People with learning disabilities and autism can currently be detained under the Act even if the patient does not suffer from any mental health conditions, meaning patients can be kept in psychiatric units when they would benefit from being cared for elsewhere. "Our reforms to the Mental Health Act are the first in four decades, and will make sure that every patient receives the treatment they deserve and no patient is detained unnecessarily."
The number of detentions increased by 40 per cent between 2005/06 and 2015/16 and continue to rise year-on-year, according to figures shared by the UK Government.
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