Safeguards for Young Minds: Young People and Protective Legislation
Author:   Richard White ,  Anthony Harbour ,  Richard Williams
Publisher:   The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9781904671022


Pages:   136
Publication Date:   01 April 2004
Format:   Paperback
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This title is concerned with the law as it applies to the welfare, protection and management of children and adolescents in mental health services. This second edition has been thoroughly updated. There is a new chapter on the Human Rights Act as it applies to children and the law. Also, ammendments to the Children Act 1989 consequent on legal judgements are explained. A series of chapters cover application of the Mental Health Act 1983 to young people. The material is based on the Royal College of Psychiatrists training course.

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Author:   Richard White ,  Anthony Harbour ,  Richard Williams
Publisher:   The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Imprint:   Gaskell
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.492kg
ISBN:  

9781904671022


ISBN 10:   1904671020
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   01 April 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contents The authors Preface Acknowledgements An overview of the Human Rights Act 1998.An overview of the Children Act 1989.Private law orders in the Children Act 1989.Public law orders in the Children Act 1989.Orders in the Children Act 1989 for protecting children.Consent to assessment, examination and treatment.Admission of minors to hospital.Restricting liberty under the Children Act 1989.Restricting liberty under the Mental Health Act 1983.Choosing between alternative legal frameworks.Placements, after-care and other services.Wardship and the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court.Special educational needs.Complaints procedures.Work in the courts. Further reading Bibliography Index

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