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On Tuesday 7 October, Senedd Members (MSs) voted unanimously to grant legislative consent to the UK Government’s .

The Bill represents a long-overdue opportunity to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983 and improve the experiences of people living with mental illness in Wales and 萝莉视频. Ahead of the debate, RCPsych Wales shared a briefing with MSs recommending that consent be granted.

While the College has raised specific concerns regarding aspects of the Bill, it recognises the importance of allowing these long-awaited reforms to progress.

During , considerable emphasis was placed on ensuring that the Bill’s implementation is tailored to Wales’s distinct policy and legislative landscape, including its interaction with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy MS, confirmed that the Welsh Government would be guided by lived experience and stakeholder input throughout this process.

RCPsych Wales already works closely with Welsh Government, and we will continue to engage on implementation, including the development of a revised Code of Practice for Wales and measures to ensure a sustainable and supported workforce.

Professor Alka Ahuja MBE, Chair of RCPsych in Wales, said:

“The Senedd’s granting of legislative consent marks a pivotal step towards strengthening mental health law and supporting the delivery of relational care. Listening to clinical voices and expertise will be essential to ensure that implementation of the Bill is effective, safe, and grounded in real-world professional practice. We look forward to working with Welsh Government and other partners to inform this collaboratively and constructively.”

MSs also highlighted key areas for further improvement. The Shadow Minister, James Evans MS, observed that the Bill does not go far enough to embed the rights of children and called for stronger emphasis on allowing children to request reassessments of their mental health. RCPsych Wales worked closely with him on this issue through his , which was withdrawn following the introduction of the Mental Health Bill at Westminster last year.

Professor Ahuja added:

“Children and young people’s voices must be central to the next phase of mental health reform in Wales. We welcome the Minister’s commitment to keep pushing for stronger provision for them and will continue to support efforts to ensure parity and fairness for all.”

The Bill is now in its final stages in the UK Parliament, with amendments made by the Commons Public Bill Committee to be considered by the House of Lords shortly.