Mental Health: Five Years after the Mental Health Act

Don’t miss this timely opportunity to feed into the work of the Mental Health Act Review Group, convened by our keynote speaker, Professor Jim McManus.

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 was hailed as an international landmark in modern mental health legislation, with respect for human rights, dignity and equality enshrined within it. In 2002, Holyrood Conferences convened the major event facilitating debate and discussion on this hugely important piece of legislation.

Now, five years after the Mental Health Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament, we present a conference which will not only provide a forum to contribute to the Scottish Government’s review of the Act, but also discuss and assess how Scotland’s mental health community has responded to this pioneering law.

Whilst we finalise the agenda please register your interest visiting our website, or take advantage of our early bird discount by booking your place now. http://conferences.holyrood.com/content/view/509/29/

Peakers inlcude

Professor Jim McManus, Professor of Criminal Justice, Glasgow Caledonian University and Convener, Scottish Government Mental Health Act Review Group
Prof Jacqueline Atkinson, Professor of Mental Health Policy, University of Glasgow

Venue: Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Contact: Holyrood Events
Phone: 0131 272 2133
Fax: 0131 270 7089
Email: mentalhealth@holyrood.com