Clause 36
Mental Health Bill [Lords]
11:00 am
Tim Boswell (Daventry, Conservative)
Would the Minister also consider that, if children under 18 are to appear before the tribunal, they should be adequately supported in what is bound to be a difficult process? They should not feel it to be any more difficult than it has to be. The Minister will be familiar with the many changes to young people giving evidence. Will she at least ensure that such vulnerable young people do not feel threatened by the tribunal beyond the bare requirements in their own interests?