INDEPENDENT NEWS • U.S. & WORLD
New York · ETLos AngelesLondonTokyoSydney
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 · ET
NEWS THAT MATTERS.
AS IT UNFOLDS.
World

Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras on mental health wards in England, say bereaved families

Published October 20, 2026 11:32 am • Updated October 20, 2026 11:32 am •
Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras on mental health wards in England, say bereaved families
Photo via The Guardian World

Lawyers tell inquiry ‘patients’ lives are at stake’ through improper use of Oxevision system for most vulnerableFamilies bereaved by the misuse of an “intrusive” camera monitoring system for vulnerable patients used in half of England’s mental health wards, have called for it to be banned to help prevent more avoidable deaths. Lawyers for the families said “patients’ lives are at stake” by the continuing use…

Lawyers tell inquiry ‘patients’ lives are at stake’ through improper use of Oxevision system for most vulnerableFamilies bereaved by the misuse of an “intrusive” camera monitoring system for vulnerable patients used in half of England’s mental health wards, have called for it to be banned to help prevent more avoidable deaths. Lawyers for the families said “patients’ lives are at stake” by the continuing use…

Source: The Guardian World — Original report ↗

WorldLine News is displaying a source-attributed brief. Details may evolve. The linked publication is responsible for its original reporting.

Original source: The Guardian World ↗