Member

I will not go through all the quite technical but important arguments that we have already heard. I added my name to this amendment because I think there is real concern that the Bill does not consider: when an approved mental health practitioner is required to appoint a nominated person, how will they choose between the differing people who may have parental responsibility as outlined in the 1989 Act? I feel that as things stand there is scope for confusion and uncertainty in practice, which is never good, particularly in something as important as child protection. Although I cannot pretend that I have spoken to all the AMHPs concerned, I know that those with whom I have had any dealings or correspondence are expressing concerns about how this whole area will be managed.