Implementing the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019
This briefing outlines the legal and policy background to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

A debate entitled Male Suicide and International Men’s Day will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 19 November, when International Men’s Day will be observed. This debate pack provides background information on male suicide and International Men’s Day, including statistics, recent policy and parliamentary and media coverage.
Male Suicide and International Men's Day (167 KB , PDF)
According to ONS data published in February 2015:
In September 2012, the Government published the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England: A cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives. The strategy set out plans for reducing suicide rates and supporting people affected by suicide.
The Government identified young and middle-aged men as a high-risk group, and therefore a priority for suicide prevention.
The theme for International Men’s Day 2015 is, ‘Make a Difference for Men and Boys’, and will focus on issues such as:
Male Suicide and International Men's Day (167 KB , PDF)
This briefing outlines the legal and policy background to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
The Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 7 March 2025 and is scheduled to begin its committee stage on Wednesday 25 June 2025. This is a private members' bill.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and about UK and international action to address it.