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A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders

Published:
Inspection type:
Joint inspection,Thematics – criminal justice joint inspection
Participating inspectorate:
Care Quality Commission,Healthcare Inspectorate Wales,HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate,HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services,HM Inspectorate of Prisons,HM Inspectorate of Probation
Publication date:
2021
Theme:
Criminal Justice Joint Inspection
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2021-11- 17 - Mental-health-joint-thematic-report (PDF, 1.2 MB)

A major inspection has found poor support for people with mental health issues as they progress through the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Inspectors labelled the findings “disappointing” and said too little progress had been made since the last review in 2009.