Mary Henry (Independent)

I move amendment No. 11:

In page 4, subsection (1), to delete all words after "designate" in lines 27 and 28 down to and including "centre')" in line 31, and substitute "an approved centre within the meaning of the Mental Health Act of 2001".

I wish to insert this wording because it is considered inadvisable, and is not considered therapeutic, to establish psychiatric centres in prisons. I have just been discussing the possibility of problems arising with detaining people in various parts of the country but such detention should mean detention in a hospital. I do not like referring back to the Mental Health Act 2001 but it would be better if we concentrated on getting people into hospitals and other specialised in-patient facilities if necessary. It is not a good idea to settle for having an approved centre in a prison or any part thereof.