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New mental health law for old - safety-plus equals human rights minus [2002] CFLQ 175

Date:28 SEP 2011

The White Paper Reforming the Mental Health Act is summarised and evaluated. Whether or not the resulting legislation can withstand legal challenge under human rights law, the Government's ‘safety-plus' approach seriously threatens patients' rights and liberties.

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