Early day motion · EDM 957 · 13 Mar 2023
Leon's law campaign and mental health reform
Tabled by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat)
9 signatures
The motion
That this House expresses both its condolences and celebration of the life of Leon Gledhill, who tragically died four years ago; recognises that Leon is missed by all and sends deepest condolences to his family and friends; expresses support for the tireless campaigning of his mother, Dianne Martin, who is raising awareness of the gaps in the mental health system that contributed to Leon’s death; calls on the Government to increase support for mental health services across the country; further calls on the Government to introduce a legislative backstop enabling certain third parties to refer people who were subject to orders under the Mental Health Act 1983 to adult mental health services on safeguarding grounds; believes that this change will stop people falling through gaps in the system, and make sure no other family has to experience what Leon’s family have; and calls on the Covernment to bring forward the Mental Health Bill with utmost urgency, to make the desperately needed reforms to mental health system.
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