Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Abolish the Mental Health Act and legislate for new forms of support
Closed
104 signatures
What the petition asks
The Mental Health Act is one of the few areas of law where individuals can be detained against their will despite having committed no crime, and given medical treatment without their consent. This appears inconsistent with both the Equality Act and Human Rights Act.
The Government should abolish the Mental Health Act and legislate for new forms of support for people experiencing distress, oriented around an individual’s human rights.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
104
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
3 Jul 2020
Closed
3 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.