Appeals against detention in conditions of excessive security: an analysis of cases from medium secure units in Scotland

Bennett, Daniel M; Cameron, Bethan; Duthie, Leanne; Fish, Jonathan; Hamilton, Laura; Brown, Johanna; Gillatt, Brian; Hughes, Nicholas; Thomson, Lindsay D.G.

doi:10.1080/14789949.2025.2452482

Appeals against detention in conditions of excessive security: an analysis of cases from medium secure units in Scotland

In Scotland, patients have the right to appeal against not only the order which detains them in hospital but also, if treated in medium or high security, against the level of security in which they are treated. This is the first study to examine the characteristics of those appealing against treatme...

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Authors:	Bennett, Daniel M (Author) ; Cameron, Bethan (Author) ; Duthie, Leanne (Author) ; Fish, Jonathan (Author) ; Hamilton, Laura (Author) ; Brown, Johanna (Author) ; Gillatt, Brian (Author) ; Hughes, Nicholas 1963- (Author) ; Thomson, Lindsay D.G. (Author)
Format:	Electronic Article
Language:	English
Published:	2025
In:	The journal of forensic psychiatry & psychology Year: 2025, Volume: 36, Issue: 3, Pages: 340-355
Online Access:	Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:	medium security excessive security mental health legislation Appeals