Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-5-2018
Abstract
"Severe mental illness is on the rise in the UK, and an increasing number of people with mental illness are behind bars and supported by inadequate mental health services. This is a situation that could be improved by the introduction of courts specifically geared for hearing cases involving defendants with mental health issues."
Recommended Citation
Snedker, Karen A. 2018. “Why the UK Needs a Separate Justice System for People with Mental Illness.” The Conversation. July 5. https://theconversation.com/why-the-uk-needs-a-separate-justice-system-for-people-with-mental-illness-98364..
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Comments
This article was originally published in The Conversation in 2018.