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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Mental Health (Independent Advocacy) (England) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to make further provision for powers and responsibilities of independent mental health advocates for qualifying patients in England; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Mr Geoffrey CoxConservativeTorridge and West Devon

Bill · 1

  • Bill 24 2015-16, as introducedCommons
    19 Nov 2015

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