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<p>On 4 October 2017, the Prime Minister announced an independent review of mental
health legislation and practice to tackle the issue of mental health detention on
4 October 2017.</p><p> </p><p>The independent review will be chaired by Professor
Sir Simon Wessely, a former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As detailed
in the review’s Terms of Reference, the government has commissioned Sir Simon to conduct
the review using principles of co-production, working closely with service users,
carers, relevant professionals, and impacted organisations in all aspects of its work.
The review will seek to make recommendations to Government, which has broad support
from these groups.</p>
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