Does England’s Mental Health Act need reform in light of CQC review?

‘The tragedy in Nottingham does not per se require an overhaul of the Mental Health Act,’ said the chair of the act’s independent review. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

A “series of errors and misjudgments” in Valdo Calocane’s mental health care led to him being discharged – even though he repeatedly failed to take his medication and showed signs of aggression – months before he killed three people in Nottingham, according to a review by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The Guardian has spoken to experts about how mental health care in England could be improved in order to better prevent future tragedies.