Judith Cummins
MP for Bradford South · Labour · United Kingdom
“(2) The report under subsection (1)(b) must include— (a) an assessment of the current burden of musculoskeletal conditions in England including— (i) waiting times, (ii) emergency admissions or unplanned care, (iii) variation by integrated care board area, (iv) impact on work and economic inactivity, (v) outcomes, (b) the evidence of poten…”
“(2) The report must include an action plan to address gaps in dementia data across prevalence, the health and social care interface, the dementia care pathway, experience of care, and workforce.”
“(3D) The health and social care integration plan must include— (a) a description of the structural and operational arrangements for joint working between NHS bodies and local authority social care services following the abolition of NHS England; (b) proposals for how the transfer of NHS England's functions to the Secretary of State will a…”
“(2) The conditions are that— (a) the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (or, if its functions have already been transferred under section 63 of this Act, the Care Quality Commission exercising those functions) has laid its final report on Advice and Guidance services before Parliament, and (b) the Secretary of State has published…”
“(3) A report under subsection (1) must include— (a) an assessment of variation in dementia services and outcomes between Integrated Care Board areas, (b) information on workforce capacity, capability and training standards relevant to dementia care, (c) information on access to ongoing post-diagnostic support services, including support f…”
“(2) The report under subsection (1)(b) must include— (a) an assessment of the current burden of respiratory disease in England including— (i) emergency admissions, (ii) variation by integrated care board area, (iii) outcomes; (b) the evidence of potential for rapid and significant improvements in quality of care and productivity that a re…”
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“(4) The services commissioned and provided for under subsection (2) must include, but are not limited to— (a) specialist services for adult victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, (b) specialist services for child victims of exploitation, sexual abuse and domestic abuse, (c) specialist advocacy and community-based services for victims with specific needs including (but not limited to)— (i) child victims, (ii) Deaf and disabled victims, (iii) Black and minoritised victims, and (iv) LGBTQ+ victims, in compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.”
“(3) The Victims’ Commissioner must publish a report making recommendations to the Secretary of State within 12 months of the start of the review.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to undertake and publish a review of the support provided to victims of online or technology-enabled offences. New clause 10— Duty to commission support services for victims of abuse and exploitation — (1) This section applies in respect of victims of offences relating to— (a) domestic abuse, (b) sexual violence, or (c) child criminal exploitation. (2) It is the duty of relevant authorities to commission sufficient and specific services for victims under subsection (1) in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice for England and Wales. (3) Victim is defined as outlined in Section 1 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.”
“New clause 9— Victims of online and technology-enabled crimes — (1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, commission the Victims’ Commissioner to undertake a review of the support provided to victims of online or technology-enabled offences including, but not limited to— (a) harassment and threats; (b) deepfake image generation; and (c) the premeditated filming and online sharing of violent attacks where the intent is to humiliate or cause distress. (2) The review should consider the effectiveness of— (a) the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales; (b) any guidance on the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system; and (c) support provided to victims by the criminal justice agencies.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that such transcripts are provided within 14 days of a request. (3) The duty under subsection (1) shall apply irrespective of whether the victim gave evidence in the case.” This new clause would give victims a right to receive, free of charge, court transcripts of sentencing remarks, judicial summings-up, and bail decisions relevant to their case. It requires that transcripts be provided within 14 days of a request and clarifies that this right applies whether or not the victim gave evidence in the case.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that information under the Victim Contact Scheme is communicated in a timely and trauma-informed manner. (3) The Secretary of State must publish data each year on uptake and accessibility of the Victim Contact Scheme.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to extend the Victim Contact Scheme to certain categories of victim. It would also ensure information is provided in a timely, trauma-informed way and require annual reporting on the Scheme’s uptake and accessibility. New clause 8— Access to free court transcripts for victims — (1) Victims of criminal offences shall be entitled to receive, without charge, court transcripts of— (a) sentencing remarks, (b) judicial summings-up, (c) bail decisions and conditions relevant to their case.”
“(3) Once every three months, the Secretary of State must publish statistics based on the information collected by HMCTS under subsection (2).” New clause 6— Court transcripts of sentencing remarks — (1) All sentencing remarks made in the Crown Court must be published within two sitting days of being delivered. (2) All publications must be freely available to all members of the public.” New clause 7— Extension of Victim Contact Scheme — (1) The Secretary of State must ensure that the Victim Contact Scheme is made available to— (a) victims of offenders sentenced to less than 12 months for violent and sexual offences, (b) victims in cases involving coercive or controlling behaviour, stalking, or harassment, and (c) bereaved families in manslaughter or death by dangerous driving cases.”
“New clause 5— Duty to collect and publish data upon sentencing — (1) At the time of passing a sentence by a judge or magistrate the relevant court must provide to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (“HMCTS”) the following information regarding the sentence passed— (a) offence type, (b) sentence length, (c) such information about the sentenced individual as the Secretary of State sees fit, which must include— (i) nationality, (ii) method of entry to the United Kingdom, (iii) visa route, (iv) visa status, (v) asylum status, (vi) country of birth, and (vii) biological sex. (2) HMCTS must collect and collate the information on the basis set out in subsection (1) on sentences passed in the courts.”
“(2) The revised guidance issued under subsection (1) must stipulate that when making a victim personal statement, a victim shall be able to say anything they wish about the defendant, provided it is not contrary to any statutory limitations on free speech, makes allegations of untried criminal conduct or is disorderly language. (3) The court must disregard any prejudicial comments made during a victim personal statement.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to review how to make victim personal statements less restrictive and clarify what can be included.”
“(3) In this Section— “local authority” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 2004 (see section 65); “relevant agency” in relation to a local authority area in England, means a person who exercises functions in that area in relation to children.” This new clause would introduce a duty on courts to ascertain whether an offender has responsibility for, or contact with a child at the time of passing a custodial sentence and for the courts to notify relevant local safeguarding teams details of the sentence passed by a judge or magistrate. New clause 4— Victim personal statements — (1) The Secretary of State shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, issue revised guidance on the content of victim personal statements.”
“(2) As soon as reasonably practicable after establishing whether an offender has responsibility for or contact with a child as under subsection (1), HMCTS must notify the relevant local authority and relevant agencies where a child lives with such information about the sentenced individual as the Secretary of State sees fit, which must include— (a) offence type, (b) sentence length, and (c) the offender’s registered home address and date of birth.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a new draft of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme within six months of this section coming into force.” This new clause would widen eligibility for compensation to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme to all victims of child sexual abuse. New clause 2— Sentencing: duty when giving custodial sentence to offender who has a child — (1) At the time of passing a custodial sentence by a judge or magistrate the relevant court must instruct HM Courts and Tribunals Service (“HMCTS”) to determine whether an offender has— (a) a dependent child, (b) parental responsibility for a child, or (c) a child living in their household.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government new clause 14— Restriction of parental responsibility for child conceived as a result of rape. New clause 1— Child sexual abuse victims and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme — (1) The Secretary of State must amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme to— (a) widen eligibility for compensation to all victims of child sexual abuse, including online-facilitated sexual abuse; (b) ensure applicants with unspent convictions are not automatically excluded where offences are linked to the circumstances of their sexual abuse as a child; and (c) increase the time limit for applications for compensation from victims of child sexual abuse to seven years from— (i) the date the offence was reported to the police; or (ii) the age of 18, where the offence was reported while the victim was a child.”
“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of her point of order. She has now helpfully placed on the record her thanks to those responsible for the exhibition and I will ensure that Mr Speaker is made aware of that gratitude, so that it can be passed on to staff.”
“Amendment 12, page 7, line 6, at end insert— “(3) Within twelve months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must make a direction under subsection (1) which requires the designated counter party to prioritise entering at least one revenue certainty contract with a producer of Power to Liquid sustainable aviation fuel if doing so will allow for at least one plant to reach Final Investment Decision by 31 December 2026.” Government amendment 7.”
“(5) The Secretary of State must lay a report made under paragraph 3(a) before Parliament.” This amendment would require the designated counterparty to report on the impact that the revenue certainty mechanism has on passenger air fares. Amendment 9, page 7, line 6, at end insert— “(3) A direction given under subsection (1) must include a requirement for the designated counterparty, where a venue certainty contract would result in a new production facility, to prioritise entering into any such contracts with producers that will use UK owned technologies in that facility.” This amendment would require the designated counterparty to prioritise UK-based technology when entering contracts.”
“Amendment 8, in clause 12, page 7, line 6, at end insert— “(3) A direction given under subsection (1) must include a requirement for the designated counterparty to report on— (a) the impact of any revenue certainty contract on the fluctuation of the average price to consumers of an airfare over the proceeding 12 month period; (b) a projection of the expected impact of any revenue certainty contract on the fluctuation of the average price to consumers of an airfare over the following five year period. (4) A report under paragraph (a) must be made within one year of the date of Royal Assent to this Act and annually thereafter.”
“Amendment 11, in clause 6, page 4, line 19, leave out from “pay” to end of line 22 and insert “to the designated counterparty in each month a standardised levy on their relevant disposals of aviation fuel products in the preceding month that must be publicised on invoices expressed in pence per standard litre.” This amendment requires the Secretary of State to set a standardised levy rate payable by all suppliers of aviation fuel, that must be publicised by suppliers of aviation fuel on invoices to their customers. Government amendment 6.”
“Amendment 10, in clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert— “(4A) The terms under subsection (4)(c) must include a requirement for the producer to consider the longevity of supply and relative environmental impact when prioritising between organic and synthetic derived sustainable aviation fuel solutions.” Government amendments 2 to 5.”
“(2) The review carried out under subsection (1) must only consider— (a) the effectiveness of the existing power-to-liquid aviation fuel target and; (b) whether the target should be increased. (3) In carrying out the review under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult with— (a) producers of power-to-liquid aviation fuel; (b) airlines; (c) experts in sustainable aviation fuel production; and (d) any other persons the Secretary of State deems appropriate. (4) A report setting out the findings of the review must be published and laid before both Houses of Parliament.” Government amendment 1.”
“(2) This report must include, but shall not be limited to— (a) the impact on the UK’s aviation fuel industry; (b) the impact on the UK’s sustainable aviation fuel supply including the impact on all small, medium and large producers and potential importers of sustainable aviation fuel; (c) the impact on international and domestic tourism in the UK; and (d) the impact on passenger air fares. (3) The report required by subsection (1) must be laid before Parliament within one year of this Act being passed.” New clause 7— Targets for power-to-liquid aviation fuel usage — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, conduct a review of the power-to-liquid aviation fuel targets as set out in section (3) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024.”
“(2) Regulations made under subsection (1) must specify— (a) that the annual reports include figures for sustainable aviation fuel usage which can be easily understood, including expressed as— (i) an absolute volume, and (ii) proportion of all aviation fuel used; and (b) that the annual reports are accessible to members of the public including by being made available on their websites. (3) Any regulations made under subsection (1) must be made under the negative procedure.” New clause 6— Economic Impact of the Act— “(1) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on the economic impact of the Act.”
“(2B) In sub-paragraph 33(2A)(b), “the relevant select committee” is— (a) in the House of Commons, the Transport Committee, provided that— (i) if the name of that Committee is changed, reference is instead taken to mean the new name, and (ii) if the functions of that Committee with respect to Sustainable Aviation Fuel become functions of a different committee of the House of Commons, reference is instead taken to the committee by whom the functions are then exercisable; (b) in the House of Lords, any such Committee as the Chairman of Committees may appoint.”” New clause 5— Air travel providers’ use of sustainable aviation fuel: reporting requirements — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must, by regulations, establish a requirement for air travel providers to report annually on their use of sustainable aviation fuel.”
“(2) In paragraph (3), after sub-paragraph (5) insert— “(5A) The Secretary of State may vary the table in paragraph (7) in order to increase the obligation in any given year.” (3) In sub-paragraph 33(2)(c) leave out “, and” (4) After sub-paragraph 33(2)(d), insert “and (e) consider whether the SAF obligation set out in the table in sub-paragraph 3(7) of this Order should be increased for any given year, and if so, set out steps the Secretary of State will take to effect such an increase.” (5) After paragraph 33(2) insert— “(2A) A copy of a report published under this article must— (a) be laid before Parliament; and (b) be sent to the relevant select committee of each House of Parliament.”
“(3) Twelve months after the publication of the report required under subsection (1) and within every twelve months thereafter, the Secretary of State must publish a further report which— (a) sets out progress against the strategy; and (b) makes any necessary adjustments to the strategy as a result of developments in the sustainable aviation fuel industry. (4) In this section, “SAF certificate” has the meaning given in article 2 of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024.” New clause 4— Reporting of Sustainable Aviation Fuel targets — “(1) The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024 is amended as set out in this section.”
“(2) The report required under subsection (1) must include, but not be limited to— (a) proposals for incentivising the research and development of sustainable aviation fuels that maximise greenhouse gas emission savings; (b) an assessment of, and recommendations for increases to, the minimum required greenhouse gas emission reduction in order for a sustainable aviation fuel to be issued a SAF certificate; (c) an assessment of, and recommendations for increases to, minimum ratios for renewable content in blended sustainable aviation fuels, for the purpose of more quickly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
“New clause 3— Increasing greenhouse gas saving potential of sustainable aviation fuel— “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, publish and lay before Parliament a report which sets out a strategy for increasing the greenhouse gas emission saving resulting from the promotion of sustainable aviation fuel production in the United Kingdom.”
“(2) The report under subsection (1) must include— (a) an assessment of the impact of the closure of bioethanol plants on the ability to encourage overall increases in sustainable aviation fuel production; (b) options for mitigating any adverse impacts on the availability of supply of sustainable aviation fuel by the closure of bioethanol plants; (c) recommendations for any necessary Government action to promote a stable supply of bioethanol for sustainable aviation fuel.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament a report outlining measures to encourage the supply of materials for SAFs, including considering the impact of bioethanol plant closures on encouragement to increase supply.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2— Review of the supply of bioethanol for use in sustainable aviation fuel production— “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, publish and lay before Parliament a report reviewing measures to encourage the supply of materials for sustainable aviation fuel.”
“I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. While that is not a matter for the Chair, I am sure that those on the Treasury Bench will have heard what he said. Bill read the Third time and passed.”
“Amendment 5, page 86, line 38, at end insert— “18A In section 130B (arrangements in relation to independent mental advocates: England), after subsection (3)(d), insert— ‘(e) support the patient’s carer and family members to prepare for the patient’s discharge from hospital treatment, and (f) support the patient to access help with social and financial stressors that might otherwise increase their likelihood of future detention.’” This amendment extends the support offered by Mental Health advocates to cover social and financial stressors and support for family carers and other members of the household when the patient is discharged. Amendment 23, schedule 3, page 90, line 32, after “patient” insert “or English qualifying informal patient under 18”.”
“Amendment 42, page 80, line 13, after “2(2))” insert “, has parental responsibility for the patient, subject to conditions (see paragraphs 2(3) and 2(4)),”. This amendment is connected to Amendment 41; it would stipulate that the nominated person for a patient under 16 must have parental responsibility for the patient, unless there are safeguarding concerns about that parent.”
“(4) A person who has parental responsibility for a patient under the age of 16 (‘the parent’) must not be the nominated person if— (a) the parent is subject to a prohibited steps order under section 8 of the Children Act 1989; (b) a local authority is taking action under section 47(8) of the Children Act 1989 to safeguard the child patient or otherwise protect the child patient’s welfare due to concerns about the parent; or (c) the local authority has made enquiries under section 47(1) of the Children Act 1989 and concluded that the child patient is suffering, or is likely to suffer, harm at the hands of the parent (within the meaning of section 31(9) and (10) of that Act).” This amendment would stipulate that the nominated person for a patient under the age of 16 must have parental responsibility for the patient, unless there are safeguarding concerns.”
“(6B) The responsible body must ensure the provision of outreach or visiting services to isolated individuals eligible for after-care under this section, including to those in remote or agricultural areas.’” This amendment would ensure that the needs of individuals living in rural areas are accounted for when providing after-care services under the Mental Health Act 1983, and that local transport operators are consulted on how easy it is to access these services. Government amendments 34 and 35. Amendment 41, schedule 2, page 77, line 21, at end insert— “(3) Where the patient has not yet reached the age of 16 (the ‘child patient’), the nominated person must be a person with parental responsibility for the child patient, unless the factors set out in sub-paragraph (4) below apply.”
“Amendment 31, page 59, line 10, at end insert— “(4) After subsection (6), insert— ‘(6A) When determining the adequacy of after-care services for a specific patient, responsible bodies must take into account— (a) whether the patient lives in a rural or urban area; (b) associated travel times between the patient’s residence and after-care services; (c) the patient’s levels of contact with others in their community; and (d) the views of local transport authorities and operators and relevant community transport or volunteer groups on levels of accessibility to after-care services.”
“Amendment 30, page 59, line 10, at end insert— “(4) After subsection (6), insert— ‘(6A) After-care services provided under this section must include the availability of family support workers.’” This amendment would require the provision of family support workers as part of the after-care provisions under the Mental Health Act 1983.”
“(6E) Where due diligence checks under subsections (6C) and (6D) determine that a pharmacy operator is failing in its existing financial obligations, the pharmacy operator must not be authorised to take on new after-care service locations.’” This amendment would allow community pharmacies to be reimbursed for dispensing medication under the aftercare provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983, and would ensure that they have access to relevant training, that they are integrated into the primary care team, and that the responsible body carries out due diligence checks on their financial health.”
“(6D) Due diligence checks under subsection (6C) must include ensuring that— (a) the operator is not in significant arrears in respect of staff wages, supplier payments or other financial obligations; (b) the operator can demonstrate the financial capacity to sustain additional locations without compromising existing services; and (c) the operator has an established record of compliance with relevant regulatory and contractual requirements.”
“Amendment 29, clause 46, page 59, line 10, at end insert— “(4) After subsection (6), insert— ‘(6A) After-care services under this section may include provision for authorised community pharmacies to dispense emergency and ongoing medication in line with after-care plans. (6B) Community pharmacies providing services under subsection (6A) must be— (a) given access to suitable training and resources; (b) integrated into the local primary care team, with appropriate access to prescribing professionals and multidisciplinary support; and (c) given appropriate remuneration and reimbursement for providing after-care services. (6C) Responsible bodies must carry out due diligence of any pharmacy operator before authorising them to provide after-care services under this section.”
“Amendment 22, clause 45, page 56, line 37, at end insert— “(5A) An ‘advance choice document’ under subsection (5) should include consideration of the person’s financial circumstances.” This amendment ensures that the advance choice document includes matters relating to the patient’s financial circumstances. Amendment 32, page 58, line 2, at end insert— “(2A) After subsection (3), insert— ‘(3ZA) After-care provision under subsection (3) above may include, for patients who have not yet reached the age of 16, appropriate Early Help services in the community.’” This amendment would ensure that, when a tribunal is discharging a child who has experienced a mental health crisis, the tribunal may recommend that they are referred to appropriate Early Help services as part of their after-care planning.”
“Amendment 27, page 29, line 41, at end insert— “(4A) Where a patient has autism or a learning disability, the care and treatment plan must— (a) identify specific crisis prevention strategies appropriate to the patient's individual needs; (b) identify suitable crisis accommodation options in the event that the patient's current placement becomes unable to meet their needs; (c) specify how the patient's sensory needs will be met; (d) specify communication approaches appropriate to the patient's needs; and (e) record the views of the patient’s family members or carers, where appropriate and with the patient's consent.” This amendment would ensure that care and treatment plans for patients with autism or learning disabilities include specific components addressing their particular needs, including crisis prevention strategies and identification of suitable crisis accommodation options.”
“(5A) Any care plan prepared under this section, if prepared for a relevant patient who has not yet reached the age of 18, must include provision for the parents or legal guardians of the patient to be directly involved in the care and treatment of the relevant patient, unless such involvement is not in the best interests of the patient. (5B) For the purposes of subsection (5A), the parents or legal guardians must be given regular access to the relevant patient through attendance on the hospital ward.” This amendment would require a practitioner to consult the parents or legal guardians of a child patient when preparing the patient’s care and treatment plan, require parental involvement in patient care through the plan, and enable those parents (or guardians) regular access to the patient on the hospital ward.”
“Amendment 20, page 30, line 26, at end insert— “(g) following the patient turning 18 years of age during the course of a care and treatment plan.” This amendment ensures that individuals turning 18 during a care and treatment plan have their plans reviewed to maintain continuity of care while transitioning from child to adult services. Amendment 39, page 30, line 26, at end insert— “(vii) for a relevant patient who has not yet reached the age of 18, the parents or legal guardians of the relevant patient, unless that is not deemed in the best interests of the patient.”
“(4E) For the purposes of subsections (4A) to (4D), the Secretary of State must issue guidance on best practice for discharge planning meetings and multi-agency collaboration.” This amendment would require the clinician preparing a care and treatment plan to hold a multi-agency planning meeting to inform it, and specifies what must be included within the plan. Amendment 19, page 29, line 41, at end insert— “(4A) The information authorised or required to be included in, or attached to, a care and treatment plan by virtue of regulations under subsection (3) must include provision to protect the patient's housing and accommodation during and immediately after they are subject to a care and treatment plan.” This amendment ensures that protection of housing and accommodation are considered as part of care and treatment plans.”
“(4C) A care and treatment plan under this section must include— (a) actions agreed by relevant agencies to support the patient’s recovery; (b) provisions to address clinical, financial, housing, and social needs; (c) steps to reduce the likelihood of readmission or further detention under this Act; and (d) a record of any points of disagreement and how they are to be resolved. (4D) Where an agency listed under subsection (4B) fails to attend a discharge planning meeting, the responsible clinician must take reasonable steps to obtain their input in writing and record it in the plan.”
“Amendment 1, page 29, line 41, at end insert— “(4A) For the purposes of preparing a plan under this section, a discharge planning meeting must be held. (4B) A meeting under subsection (4A) must include— (a) the patient; (b) the patient’s nominated person; (c) any independent mental health advocate acting for the patient; (d) a representative of the integrated care board; (e) a local housing officer; (f) a local authority social worker; (g) a representative from the Department for Work and Pensions; and (h) any other person or agency involved in the patient’s care or likely to support recovery in the community.”
“Amendment 4, clause 21, page 29, line 28, at end insert— “(ab) containing steps to alleviate social and financial stressors contributing to the patient’s risk of requiring detention in future; and”. This amendment would require social and financial stressors be addressed in care and treatment plans. Amendment 40, page 29, line 30, at end insert— “(c) containing an assessment of the levels of risk to public safety posed by the patient in the community.” This amendment would require consideration to be given to public safety in care and treatment plans. Amendment 18, page 29, line 39, at end insert— “(iii) the discussion of the person’s finances and financial situation.” This amendment ensures that the care and treatment plan includes matters relating to the patient’s financial circumstances.”
“This amendment ensures that the definition of appropriate medical treatment includes the setting in which treatment takes place. Amendment 17, clause 18, page 26, line 22, at end insert— “(1A) Regulations under subsection (1) may only be made to provide for circumstances where— (a) the treatment is immediately necessary to save the patient’s life, (b) obtaining a second opinion would cause a delay that places the patient at a significant and imminent risk of death or serious physical harm, and (c) the treatment is reversible.” The amendment limits the power to dispense with a second medical opinion for urgent electro-convulsive therapy to exceptional, life-threatening cases, introduces periodic reviews of its use, and ensures transparency by prohibiting retrospective application.”
“This amendment is linked to NC34 Amendment 45, page 12, line 29, for “degree and likelihood” substitute “or degree”. This amendment is linked to NC34 Amendment 15, page 12, line 40, at end insert— “(c) after subsection (6) insert— ‘(6A) Any person subject to a community treatment order must be informed orally and in writing at the time of the making of the order of their right to an independent mental health advocate under section 130A of this Act.’” The amendment would ensure that people who are to be subject to a community treatment order would receive information about their right to advocacy. Amendment 16, clause 8, page 14, line 13, after “treatment” insert “including the setting in which treatment takes place,”.”
“(3) The Secretary of State must publish guidance about the standards set out in regulations under subsection (1). (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.” This amendment would require the Secretary of State to produce guidance on minimum training standards for staff working with autistic people and people with learning disability in mental health settings and require that training be co-produced with people with lived experience and their families. Amendment 43, page 11, line 15, leave out clause 5. Amendment 44, clause 6, page 12, leave out lines 26 to 29 and insert— “(b) there is a risk of serious harm to the health or safety of the patient or of another person unless the patient receives medical treatment,”.”
“Amendment 28, page 10, line 5, at end insert— “125FA Training standards (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision about training standards for responsible bodies and individuals working with autistic people and people with a learning disability in— (a) mental health hospitals; (b) places of safety designated under sections 135 or 136 of this Act; (c) crisis accommodation; and (d) such other settings as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. (2) Regulations under subsection (1) must— (a) specify minimum training requirements; (b) require training to be co-produced with autistic people and people with learning disability and their families or carers; (c) require regular refresher training; and (d) include training on de-escalation techniques and alternatives to restraint.”