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The reports of the Millan and MacLean committees: new proposals for mental health legislation and for high-risk offenders in Scotland.

Authors :
Darjee, Rajan
Source :
Philosophical Magazine; 4/1/2003, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p7, 19p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Examines several proposals for mental health legislation and for high-risk violent and sexual offenders in Scotland. Assessment and sentencing of offenders; Clinical risk assessment prior to sentencing; Determination of dangerousness; Protection of the rights of mentally disordered patients; Detention in hospital and treatment of the disorder.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14786435
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Philosophical Magazine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9757357