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So, surely—this is the reason I raise this—we need to ensure that this Bill does not lead to such misinterpretations, with tragic unintended consequences. When I asked the Minister how the findings of the Calocane investigation would impact on this law, her answer seemed unclear in terms of timings, but if “lessons will be learned” is to be more than a placating evasion, perhaps this amendment or something more precisely worded would give the Government a chance to review the impact of the Act on criminal justice and mental health in general. The whole dispute about prison versus hospital for the most serious cases could then, in fact, be dealt with.