PE2108 : Obtain a second medical opinion before detainment under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Petition Summary
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to require medical professionals to obtain a second medical opinion before a person is detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Petitioner: Andrew Muir
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 19 June 2024
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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration
Written Submissions
PE2108/A: Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport submission, 15 July 2024 (68KB, pdf) posted 15 July 2024