This report looks at how community treatment orders (CTOs) have been used in 9 boroughs across London.
We were concerned that figures around the use of CTOs were not providing an accurate picture, and that CTOs were being used in an overly restrictive way.
This report looks at how CTOs were being used in 9 boroughs across London between February 2019 and November 2021. It details the findings of our review, and highlights key areas of concern including people being on CTOs for years, a lack of care planning and access to advocacy services, and the disproportionate use of CTOs for Black British people.
