\n Nicola Killean, children and young people\u2019s commissioner for Scotland, said: \u201cI\u2019m deeply concerned about the findings from the Mental Welfare Commission into the care of children at Melville Unit, which highlight potential rights<\/a> breaches including the safe and lawful use of restraint.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis is further worrying evidence about the use of restraint on children living in some of the most vulnerable situations.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cAlongside partners I have been raising my concerns with the Scottish Government<\/a> about the use of restraint on children in mental health provision for over two years.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n The 12-bed unit cares for young people aged between 12 and 17 with a number of mental health conditions.\n<\/p>\n \n It comes after minister Maree Todd<\/a> pledged to step up inspections of Scotland\u2019s mental health units in response to cruelty allegations at Skye House in Glasgow<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n \n The chief executives of the Mental Welfare Commission and HIS issued a joint statement on the Melville Unit.\n<\/p>\n \n It said: \u201cInpatient care provides intensive support for children and young people experiencing acute mental health crises and it is crucial such care meets both legal requirements and standards for the safe delivery of care.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis report has identified areas for improvement as well as good practice.\n<\/p>\n(Image: Holyrood TV)\n<\/p>\n