It's time to reform the mental health act, says Simon Wessely, a psychiatrist at King's College. He should know - the Government asked him to write a report on this six years ago, but it's unclear whether his recommendations are going to be acted upon. Simon's Times article is here (£) https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/finally-time-reform-outdated-mental-health-act-hvzbzpchs

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