Sojan Joseph

Sojan Joseph

Labour — Ashford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 May 2025

Debate

Mental Health Bill [Lords]

Contribution

Sections 135 and 136 of the current Mental Health Act give the police the power to break into someone’s property or detain somebody in a public place where there is the possibility of the involvement of weapons. Does the hon. Member think that health professionals would be able to manage those kinds of situations? Would the police not be the best people to deal with those situations?

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