Publisher's Synopsis
This is a practical and concise guide for all those concerned with mentally disordered offenders and the criminal justice system. It includes recent government reports and new legislation and uses numerous case examples and illustrative court reports. The major differences between Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are highlighted.;The book is mainly intended for trainees and consultants in forensic and general psychiatry. Other interested readers may include nurses, social workers, clinical psychologists, probation officers, prison officers and lawyers.
