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The Human Rights Act 1998 and mental health law
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine, HEWITT David
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 109, May 2001, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Outlines some of the main provisions that apply within a mental health setting.
Mental health review tribunals
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 103, May 2000, p.21.
- Publisher:
- MIND
At mental health review tribunals patients can appeal against detention, reception into guardianship or supervised discharge under the Mental Health Act. Outlines the aims and procedures of these tribunals.
Consent to treatment by medication under the 1983 Mental Health Act
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 102, March 2000, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- MIND
One of the most important innovations in the 1983 Mental Health Act (MHA) was the regulation of treatment for mental disorder for non-consenting patients detained under Part IV of Act. This article outlines the legal issues surrounding the crucial areas of consent and capacity.