Baroness Hollins:

Moved by Baroness Hollins

56: After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—“Long-term segregation: independent medical review After section 142C of the Mental Health Act 1983, insert—“142D Independent medical review of long-term segregation of patients with learning disabilities or autism(1) Where a patient with a learning disability, autism, or awaiting autism assessment is placed in long-term segregation under section 142D (Notification requirements for long-term segregation for patients with learning disabilities or autism), the Secretary of State or a designated body must arrange for an independent review within 28 days.(2) The responsibilities, procedures, and reporting requirements for such reviews must be specified in the Code of Practice under section 118 of the Mental Health Act 1983.””Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment seeks to introduce an independent review process for patients with learning disabilities or autism placed in long-term segregation under the Mental Health Act 1983.

My Lords, although funding for independent reviews for people detained in long-term segregation will continue until 2026, it is not really enough. Independent reviews have been found to be effective and need to continue until the practice of long-term segregation ends. I am sorry that it is so late, but I should like to test the opinion of the House.

Ayes 51, Noes 106.

Amendment 56 disagreed.

Amendments 57 and 58 not moved.