Mental Health Act manual
Jones, Richard
Mental Health Act manual - 24th ed. - London : Sweet & Maxwell, 2021 - xlv, 1146p
The Mental Health Act Manual has been fully updated to cover the latest case law and legislative developments.
This book provides readers with a clear understanding of all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983. The work is a vital tool for busy professionals requiring insight and guidance in the complex area of mental health law. The Act is reproduced alongside the associated Rules and Regulations, all carefully annotated by Richard Jones.
Features
Written in a clear, practical style, designed to be accessible to both the medical and legal profession
User-friendly style: primary and secondary legislation is annotated in the Parts with the analysis of important contextual aspects of mental health law located in the Annexes
Readers benefit from the expertise and advice of one of the most highly respected individuals in the field
Includes all the relevant primary and secondary legislation on mental health law with detailed annotations
An annotated version of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 is reproduced.
Explains the impact of the 2007 Act, detailing how each section of the MHA 1983 has been affected.
Provides guidance on the Code of Practice.
9780414091931
Mental health services
Mental health
Legislation
Jurisprudence
Law
Mental Health Act manual - 24th ed. - London : Sweet & Maxwell, 2021 - xlv, 1146p
The Mental Health Act Manual has been fully updated to cover the latest case law and legislative developments.
This book provides readers with a clear understanding of all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983. The work is a vital tool for busy professionals requiring insight and guidance in the complex area of mental health law. The Act is reproduced alongside the associated Rules and Regulations, all carefully annotated by Richard Jones.
Features
Written in a clear, practical style, designed to be accessible to both the medical and legal profession
User-friendly style: primary and secondary legislation is annotated in the Parts with the analysis of important contextual aspects of mental health law located in the Annexes
Readers benefit from the expertise and advice of one of the most highly respected individuals in the field
Includes all the relevant primary and secondary legislation on mental health law with detailed annotations
An annotated version of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 is reproduced.
Explains the impact of the 2007 Act, detailing how each section of the MHA 1983 has been affected.
Provides guidance on the Code of Practice.
9780414091931
Mental health services
Mental health
Legislation
Jurisprudence
Law