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The Mental Health Act 1986 - a rights reading restored
Record ID:
22321
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2001
Author:
Delaney, Sophie ;
Subject:
Mental Health ; Medical Treatment ;
Source:
LIJ (2001) 75 No 10
Date_of_entry:
09/11/2001
Notes:
A recent Supreme Court decision has resolved long-standing controversy concerning interpretation of the Mental Health Act 1986. It also provides an important guideline as to the rights-focused interpretation of legislative regimes which infringe on individual freedoms
Section:
Feature
Cases:
Richard Wilson v Mental Health Review Board and Others [2000] VSC 404 ;
Month:
November

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