PE01849: Independent review of non-forensic detentions within high and medium secure psychiatric hospitals

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to launch an independent review of the detention of all non-forensic patients within high and medium secure psychiatric hospitals, with a focus on:

1. the necessity and appropriateness of the care and treatment provided;

2. exploring all reasonable options for early rehabilitation, with the full participation of the patient and family carers;

3. the practice of admitting patients unnecessarily to high and medium secure hospitals and then requiring them to appeal in order to get out; and

4. the conditions under which courts may impose restriction orders.