The Review's final report stated that it was conceivable that, should the Bill become law, a 17 year old could be subject to measures under the Mental Health Act, the Adults with Incapacity Act, the Adult Support and Protection Act, Children’s Hearings System and child protection legislation at the same time.Scottish Mental Health Law Review Final Report, published September 2022
Professor McKay made clear that this did not mean that the age of referral should not be raised however, he stated that "it does argue for much greater alignment of laws and structures and better management of the transitions."