Outcomes from the key inquiries and the evolution of modern forensic psychiatry
This chapter offers an account of the key events shaping modern forensic psychiatry since the 1950s, including legal reforms, political initiatives and key reports which have influenced practice. These are summarised in a narrative beginning with the 1959 Mental Health Act and concluding with the mo...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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2024
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Seminars in forensic psychiatry
Year: 2024, Pages: 65-91 |
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