Mental Illness, Human Rights and the Law

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Gebonden, 272 blz. | Engels
Royal College of Psychiatrists | e druk, 2016
ISBN13: 9781909726512
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This book explores the law relating to the right to liberty of people with mental illness and international human rights standards. It is also a manifesto for change, urging reconsideration of the protection and promotion of the human rights of people with mental illness. Covers all UK jurisdictions plus Ireland.

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ISBN13:9781909726512
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:272
Uitgever:Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Acknowledgements; Foreword Tom Burn; Preface; 1. Human rights and mental illness; 2. Mental Health Acts 1983 and 2007: England and Wales; 3. Fusing mental health and capacity legislation: Northern Ireland; 4. Mental Health Act 2001: Ireland; 5. The challenges of reform: Scotland; 6. Structural violence, power and mental illness; 7. Conclusions: fighting for rights; References.

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