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<p>It is important that we intervene early to support people with health needs. Liaison
and Diversion (L&D) services are being rolled out across England to identify and
provide early intervention for people with mental health problems and other vulnerabilities
as soon as they come to the attention of the criminal justice system.</p><p> </p><p>Referrals
are made to treatment and support services, and information about the person’s needs,
and the treatment available, can be shared with the police and courts to inform charging
and sentencing decisions. Where appropriate, the offender can be diverted away from
the court and in to treatment, which could include a Mental Health Treatment Requirement,
or away from the criminal justice system entirely.</p><p> </p><p>L&D is commissioned
by NHS England and is currently operating across nearly 70% of England. Full roll-out
is expected by 2020/21.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, MoJ is working with NHS England,
the Home Office, the Department of Health and Public Health England to deliver the
commitment made in the <em>Five Year Forward View for Mental Health</em> (2016) to
develop a complete health and justice pathway to deliver integrated interventions
in the least restrictive setting as appropriate to the crime committed.</p><p> </p><p>Health
care is a matter devolved to the Welsh Government.</p><p> </p><p>Wales has a separate
but similar scheme called the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service.</p>
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