Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018
To make provision about the oversight and management of the appropriate use of force in relation to people in mental health units and similar institutions; to make provision about the use of body cameras by police officers in the course of duties in relation to people in mental health units; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) was a Ballot Bill tabled by Steve Reed that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 19 July 2017 and became an Act of Parliament on 1 November 2018.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Steve Reed), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Initial Library Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament