Principles of Mental Health Law and Policy

by Gostin, Lawrence; McHale, Jean; Fennell, Philip; Mackay, Ronald D.; Bartlett, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780199279364
• ISBN10: 0199279365
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Principles of Mental Health Law provides a comprehensive account of the law concerning mental health in England and Wales. From the historical backdrop to the current law in the area it provides detailed examination of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the changes introduced by the new MentalHealth Act 2007. The regulation of care and treatment in hospital and the community is explored. The book also goes beyond the legislation to explore the legal and regulatory challenges in the area of mental health in a range of areas from confidentiality and privacy to causation and limitation. Thechapters are written by leading national and international authorities in the area of mental health.

Author Biography

Nils Jansen is Professor of Civil Law and Director at the Institute of Legal History at the University of Munster.

Table of Contents

History and Context of Mental Health Law and Policy

History, Policy and Regulation

Mental Disorder

Human Rights

Capacity

The Mental Health System: Advocacy, Services and Accountability

The Legal Regulation of Mental Health Services in the NHS

Scrutiny of Standards in Mental Health Services

Social Services

Mental Health Professionals

Nominated Person/Advocates

Carers

Tribunal Structure

Care and Civil Compulsion: Assessment, Supervision and Treatment

Informal Admission

Civil Confinement

Treatment

Supervised Community Treatment Orders

Discharge from Hospital

Removal and Return of Patients and Repatriation of Prisoners

Children

The Criminal Justice System

Powers of the Police and the Decision to Prosecute

Mental Disability at the Time of the Offence

Mental Disability at the Time of the Trial

Mental Disability and the Sentencing Decision

Transfer to Hospital

Patient Protection, Rights and Disabilities

Privacy

Rights and Disabilities of Patients

Mental Health, Mental Capacity and Research

Disability Discrimination

Offences

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