Petition · past parliament
Raise the definition of a child in the Mental Health Act to from 16 to 18.
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
Parents of 16 year old children held under the Mental Health Act cannot find out how they’re coping. The staff are unable to share any information on the children. Children under 18 are unable to keep themselves safe, so 16 to 18 year olds should be classified as children under the Act.
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Dec 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Jun 2018
Closed
8 Dec 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.