Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 75555

Mental Health Services: Sexual Offences

Tabled: 5 September 2025

Answered: 9 October 2025

Question

Cameron Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of rates of sexual assault incidents perpetrated by mental health staff conducting Mental Health Act Section 17 escort duties or similar protective observations.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

It is wholly unacceptable for any patient or member of staff to experience violence or harassment of any kind in National Health Service settings, and all organisations must take robust and compassionate action to prevent it. The Government is committed t...

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