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We agree, in respect of the amendment specifically, that the circumstances set out may amount to “serious harm”. However, we do not want to be too prescriptive in primary legislation, and I know that noble Lords will have heard this on other occasions. The reason is, as noble Lords will understand, that clinicians must be able to use their clinical judgment. The code of practice clarifies examples of harms, including psychological and physical harm, which the noble Earl, Lord Howe, spoke about. We will consult stakeholders to update the code of practice with further guidance on what constitutes “serious harm”, including case studies and illustrative examples.