Ms Pamela Carter:

I appreciate this is complex and that different terminology is used. We did seek legal advice and the advice of the Attorney General, also consulted other Departments and sought the views of clinical experts in this field who are familiar with the terminology. We ran it through their lens and this was the advice they gave us. We also consulted colleagues in the Department of children, which has other legislation using terminology in this field. Based on the legal advice and the advice of clinicians and people with experience with legislation, we reflected their views on the use of language. Having said that, we are certainly open to hearing whatever views the Deputy might have.