Member

The amendment would go further, in specifying that an investigation could be initiated for any child or young person, or person with a learning disability or autism, subject to long-term segregation, or for anyone subject to segregation for more than 15 days. It would create a new responsible person to review all cases of long-term segregation and prolonged detention. It is our view that further policy work is needed to ensure that the right definitions, systems and processes are in place before any requirement to notify the CQC is introduced. Additionally, the code of practice contains guidance on the use of segregation and seclusion in chapter 26. We will be reviewing this when we update the code to an appropriate timescale.