Consultation Paper on the Mental Health Law Research Programme

DescriptionIncludes background to and genesis of research programme. Outlines areas of research included in consultation process; invites responses to nine questions on research issues and perspectives.
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2003

Mental Health Law in Scotland

CONSULTATION PAPER ON THE MENTAL HEALTH LAW RESEARCH PROGRAMME

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The deadline has been extended and responses should now be received by 14 July. All responses will be made available to the public in the Scottish Executive Library by 4 August, and on the Scottish Executive consultation web pages by 11 August 2003.
CONTENTS

Section 1. Mental Health Law Research Programme: Questions and Answers
Section 2. Policy and Research Context
Section 3. Research Included in the Consultation Process
Section 4. Research to be Undertaken in Advance of the Main Programme
Section 5. Additional Relevant Research in Progress
Section 6. Consultation on the Mental Health Law Research Programme: How to Respond
Annex 1. Respondent Information Form (copy)
Annex 2. The Scottish Executive Consultation Process

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill is expected to be enacted in April 2003, subject to the approval of the Scottish Parliament. This paper was prepared during Parliament's consideration of the Bill, but refers to what will happen after it becomes an Act. For simplicity, the paper refers to 'the Act' throughout.

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