Introduction to the supplement -- Publisher's note -- Table of cases -- Table of statutes -- Abbreviations -- MHFPA and MHCIFPA comparative table -- Intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, mental illness and mental conditions--general considerations -- Management of forensic and correctional patients under the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 -- Fitness to stand trial -- The defence of mental illness -- Automatism -- The partial defence of substantial impairment -- Infanticide -- Further sentencing considerations -- Psychological assessment in a forensic context -- Summary diversion in the local court -- Forensic and correctional mental health services in New South Wales.
Summary:
This supplement offers a practitioners and clinicians a practical roadmap to the MHCIFPA, highlighting the changes in practice and procedure. Can be read together with the third edition of Crime and Mental Health Law in New South Wales by Dan Howard and Bruce Westmore.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.