Petitioner: Andrew Muir on behalf of Psychiatric Rights Scotland
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
31 January 2015
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to set up a public inquiry into historical cases of abuse of people detained under the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Summary:
31 March 2015: The Committee took evidence from Andrew Muir. The Committee agreed to refer the petition, under Rule 15.6.2, to the Health and Sport Committee, to consider in the context of its scrutiny of the Mental Health (Scotland) Bill. In doing so, the Committee also agreed to write to the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report 31 March 2015
Link to Health and Sport Committee consideration of Mental Health (Scotland) Bill
12 May 2015: The Health and Sport Committee considered a petition by Andrew Muir, on behalf of Psychiatric Rights Scotland, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to set up a public inquiry into historical cases of abuse of people detained under the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. The Committee agreed to consider the information contained in the petition and the Scottish Government’s response in the context of its scrutiny of the Mental Health (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2, following which the petition will be closed. Link to Official Report 12 May 2015
Written Submissions:
Many people have complained about their experiences of the Mental Health Act over many years but their complaints are nearly always ignored.