Clause 34
Mental Health Bill [Lords]
10:30 am
Tim Boswell (Daventry, Conservative)
That is a helpful intervention. There is an obligation on those with care of the patient constantly to assess the capacity available. That is a somewhat infinite process, but those with care must have their minds open to any deterioration or change that could affect the patient’s situation. It is sensible to consider the process clinically, and it is legally important to have it as a safeguard for the parties involved. It need not be unduly onerous or vexatious to include that requirement, and I hope that the Minister will consider the matter with care.