Closed petition End the Practice of sectioning & Review the Mental Health Act

I want the government to review this Act, and end the practice of sectioning. I think the legal powers to "section" people should be repealed.

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We think many people claim they are being victimised and not helped by this system.

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27 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 27 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 28 October 2025
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