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Written question asked by Michael McNair-Wilson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 1992. It was answered by Stephen Dorrell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 1992 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Untitled Written question

Question
What consideration is being given to amending the Mental Health Act 1983 to enable psychopathic persons, though deemed untreatable, to be admitted to mental hospitals. - Includes ref Department of Health/Home Office review of services for mentally disordered offenders.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203 c205-6W;203 c205-7W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Admissions Hospitals Mental illness Mentally disordered offenders
Legislation
Mental Health Act 1983
Contains statistics
Yes