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  • 1Haringey Addictions Services, The Grove Drug Treatment Service, London, UK.

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The use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act has increased, but reasons are unclear. This may be due to police attitudes, socio-economic factors, and strained mental health services, necessitating reform.

Area of Science:

  • Law and social sciences
  • Public health
  • Mental health policy

Background:

  • Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 allows police to detain individuals presenting with mental health issues.
  • There has been a notable increase in the application of Section 136 in England and Wales over the last decade.
  • The underlying causes for this rise in Section 136 use remain inadequately understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the historical context of mental health legislation in England.
  • To review current evidence concerning the utilization of Section 136.
  • To explore potential factors contributing to the increased use of Section 136.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of mental health legislation.
  • Analysis of existing evidence on Section 136 application.
Keywords:
Forensic psychiatrylawmedical lawsection 136

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  • Discussion of contributing factors including police attitudes, socio-economic influences, and resource allocation.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper posits that evolving police perspectives, socio-economic shifts, and reduced resources in both policing and mental health services may drive the increase.
    • Increased pressure on healthcare systems may lead to greater reliance on police as an entry point to National Health Service (NHS) care.
    • This reliance could result in the inappropriate application of Section 136.

    Conclusions:

    • The study suggests a need for reform of Section 136 to align with the Mental Health Act's core principle of least restriction.
    • Addressing the contributing factors is crucial for ensuring appropriate mental health care access.
    • Re-evaluation of the role of police in accessing mental health services is recommended.