Mental Health Law, 6th Edition

Mental Health Law provides a clear, narrative account of mental health law in England and Wales. Going through the law in clear language for legal and non-legal practitioners alike, it steers readers through the entire legal process of dealing with the mentally ill, from admission to hospital and treatment to leaving hospital and community care.

• Explains the legal definition of mental disorder and establishes the grounds for compulsory powers
• Deals with the roles and duties of social workers, doctors and families
• Covers the implications of the Mental Health Act 2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Explains the impact of the Human Rights Act and UK and Strasbourg case Law
• Includes a chapter on the procedure of Mental Health Review Tribunals
• Shows how the law differs for adults and children
• Describes the machinery of civil commitment
• Discusses Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, including the key recent Supreme Court decision in P v Cheshire West and Chester Council and P and Q v Surrey County Council
• Takes account of the latest Mental Health Act code of practice
• Covers important legislative changes, such as the Health and Social Care Act 2012
• Includes a chapter on disordered offenders, police powers, pre-trial procedure and sentencing