The main points of the Millan committee review of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984:

• A new Mental Health Act, incorporating a statement of basic principles, to replace the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984.

• Compulsory care and treatment to be only be used as a last resort, and linked to a plan of care for the patient.

• Some patients to be compulsorily treated in the community rather than hospital.

• A new independent tribunal, replacing the role of the sheriff court, to consider compulsory measures.

• Rights of carers to be clarified and strengthened.

• Reforms to the system for dealing with mentally disordered offenders, including new arrangements for the discharge of restricted patients.

• New legislation, accompanied by adequate resources for mental health services, if the measures are to succeed.