Petition · Ministry of Justice
Review police powers under section 136 of Mental Health Act
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like to see the police have more power to help those in crisis in their own homes. Without a warrant, they can only enforce a section 136 if it happens in public.
I believe this could help save the lives of people in a mental health crisis.
Timeline
| 15 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
15 Dec 2025
Closed
15 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.