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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to improve how the police deal with people with mental health problems.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4079", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Julian Sturdy"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/166571", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/166571/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>As part of the roll-out of the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat, published by the Government in February 2014, health, social care and criminal justice partners across England have been invited to develop and sign local Concordat <br>declarations. The relevant Police and Crime Commissioner and Police Force are two of seven essential signatories to each local declaration.<br><br>I share the aim of the Right Honourable Norman Lamb MP, the Minister for Care and Support, that declarations should be in place throughout England by the end of 2014. Progress towards this across all areas of England can be seen at the <br>following webpage: http://www.crisiscareconcordat.org.uk/explore-the-map/<br><br>I understand that there are plans for Crisis Care declarations covering Coventry and the West Midlands to be agreed in early December.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1531", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Featherstone"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-11-27", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the progress made by crime agencies in (a) Coventry, (b) the West Midlands and (c) England to sign up to the principles of the Crisis Care Concordat.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/306", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Bob Ainsworth"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Bob Ainsworth"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/802121", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department of Health"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/802121/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>There are currently no plans to collect and publish information centrally on the number of people diagnosed with a mental health condition who receive a custodial sentence.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>NHS England collects information about people in prison with a mental health condition as part of the Health and Justice Indicators of Performance (HJIP). The quarterly HJIP data is currently distributed and shared with health commissioners who share with providers and prison governors, but it is not published on the NHS England website.<\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1588", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Barbara Keeley"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Barbara Keeley"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/422325", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department of Health"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/422325/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>This information is not available centrally.<\/p><br /><p>Health Needs Assessments of all prisons and young offender institutions in England, which are being conducted by Public Health England, NHS England and the National Offender Management Service, will provide an analysis of the prevalence of mental health diagnosis amongst people of all ages held in custody and the services needed to support their needs.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3988", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ben Gummer"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2015-10-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people diagnosed with a mental health condition received a custodial sentence in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4036", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Luciana Berger"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Liverpool, Wavertree"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Luciana Berger"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/76596", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department of Health"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/76596/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>National roll-out of liaison and diversion services by NHS England will follow HM Treasury approval of a full business case. It has taken time to develop the business case and it will not be complete until 2015. This is because there is no existing evidence for the effectiveness of liaison and diversion services and this has to be developed as part of the phased roll-out of liaison and diversion services.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Information is not available about the potential number of offenders who would be affected by roll-out in 2017 instead of roll-out in 2014. Liaison and diversion services enable people entering the criminal justice system with mental health-related conditions and learning disabilities to get the right support and the best possible care as soon as possible. For offenders whose needs are not identified by a liaison and diversion service in police custody or the courts, these will continue to be identified through court procedures or at reception in prison.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"}
        , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-07-17", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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        , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-07-17T11:58:25.5678872Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "17"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-07-08", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Offenders: Mental Illness"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government why the deadline for full roll-out of liaison and diversion services for offenders with mental health needs or learning disabilities has been extended from 2014 until 2017; and how many offenders will be affected by the delay.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4181", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Beecham"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Beecham"}
      ], "uin" : "HL940"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1379944", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1379944/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Ministry of Justice welcomes the joint thematic inspection and will be providing a formal response and supporting action plan in the new year.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Working with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England we will be increasing the availability of Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirements to cover at least 50% of all courts by 2023. We are also preparing to launch a campaign with sentencers and court staff to raise awareness of MHTRs where they are available and to promote their use.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Secretary of State\u2019s statutory guidance to (MAPPA) responsible authorities has a dedicated chapter on mentally-disordered offenders, emphasising the importance of information sharing with and by medical practitioners, to inform risk assessment and risk management. The guidance is available at <a href=\"https://mappa.justice.gov.uk/MAPPA/view?objectID=5682416\" target=\"_blank\">https://mappa.justice.gov.uk/MAPPA/view?objectID=5682416<\/a>.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Officials have also undertaken significant work to build awareness on the part of medical practitioners of the role of MAPPA and of their part in the effective delivery of these arrangements in individual cases.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4399", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Victoria Atkins"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Victoria Atkins"}
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      , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "54"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-11-18", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Offenders: Mental Illness"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders, published on 17 November 2021, what recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues in the Department for Health and Social Care on the (a) steps needed to increase the use of Mental Health Treatment Requirements and (b) information-sharing and rates of attendance at Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangement meetings by mental health providers.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1583", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "West Ham"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ms Lyn Brown"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/777015", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/777015/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>It is important that we intervene early to support people with health needs. Liaison and Diversion (L&amp;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\u2019s 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&amp;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>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3921", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee"}
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        , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Bracknell"}
        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Dr Phillip Lee"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his policy is on diverting offenders with mental health problems away from detention in prison.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4651", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dan Carden"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Liverpool, Walton"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dan Carden"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/78012", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/78012/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p /> <p /> <p><strong>The Government\u2019s new Victims\u2019 Code, which came into force on 10 December 2013, strengthens the rights of victims of crime, including where the offender is mentally disordered. The Code provides victims with clearer entitlements and better tailors services to individual need. Under the Code, criminal justice agencies must provide enhanced services to victims of the most serious crime; persistently targeted victims; and vulnerable and intimidated victims. <\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>Since 2001, victims of specified sexual and violent offences where the offender receives a sentence of twelve months or more have been offered the Probation Victim Contact Scheme, which enables them to make representations about which licence conditions a prisoner should be subject to on release, and to be informed about key stages of sentence such as release on temporary licence and full release. <\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>The Victim Contact Scheme was extended by legislation to victims of mentally disordered offenders with restrictions in July 2005, and to victims of mentally disordered offenders without restrictions in November 2008.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Since April 2014, there has been a presumption that victims of restricted mentally disordered offenders will be told if they are granted permission for escorted or unescorted leave from hospital for rehabilitative purposes. <\/strong><\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1528", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Mike Penning"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-07-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will extend victims' rights to victims of mentally disordered offenders to be more comparable with those rights afforded to victims in the criminal justice system.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/415", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Fabian Hamilton"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Fabian Hamilton"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1687102", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1687102/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Hospital Orders and the provisions around them are set out in the Mental Health Act 1983 and ensure regular access for patients to a review of their detention by an independent court which will determine whether the criteria for detention continue to be met.<\/p><p>This Government is committed to ensuring that victims\u2019 voices are heard. We are working with the judiciary to introduce an entitlement in the Victims\u2019 Code for Victim Personal Statements in the Mental Health Tribunal, where an offender\u2019s detention is being reviewed. This will give victims the opportunity to explain the impact of the crime on them, and we continue to assess the provision of support for victims engaging with criminal justice processes like the Mental Health Tribunal.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to amend the right of offenders sentenced to an Indefinite Hospital Order to apply for a review every 12 months; and whether he has made an assessment of the impact of those reviews on (a) victims and (b) families.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1123914/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Governors are rightly focussed on the safety and well-being of the people placed into custody and are very aware of the levels of mental health needs among prison populations. Governors work closely with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure that suitable regimes and support are in place to ensure those in our custody receive the right care. At MoJ Ministers frequently visit prisons, where governors can highlight matters of concern to them. However, most issues relating to screening are discussed with health and justice partners through normal governance structures at official level.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Providing the right intervention at the right time is vital to improving outcomes for people with mental health issues and there is ongoing work to divert offenders away from custody where appropriate, though it is important to remember that sentencing decisions are a matter for our independent judiciary. We welcome the Sentencing Council\u2019s development of an Overarching Principles guideline on Mental Health, which has been recently published for consultation. The guideline aims to assist the court in sentencing offenders with mental health needs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We continue to support NHS England\u2019s roll out of Liaison and Diversion services, which support efforts to intervene early for vulnerable offenders and divert them into services that address the underlying causes of offending. They do so by placing clinical staff at police stations and courts to provide assessments and referrals to treatment and support. Services are currently operating across 92% of the country, with full rollout expected by 2020/21.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We are also working with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Public Health England on a programme to support the greater use of community sentences with treatment requirements (CSTRs) in courts, including mental health treatment requirements. The programme facilitates processes and pathways for clinical staff in courts to screen and assess offenders for mental health (and substance misuse) issues. This provides the judiciary with effective community sentencing options as an alternative to custody. Wherever possible, screening and assessments are completed on the day of sentence by CSTR providers for mental health and substance misuse.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>For individuals who are sentenced to custody, it is crucial that MoJ and HMPPS work to create healthy, supportive prison environments. We already know that prisoners are more likely to have poor physical and mental health than the general population and that being in prison can exacerbate these issues. That is why we have ensured that over 4,000 new staff are in post to enable us to implement initiatives like the key worker role, allowing staff dedicated time to provide support to individual prisoners. These initiatives and others mean that we will be able to better support individuals with mental health needs in prison.<\/p>"}
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