Psychiatry in court : the use(fulness) of psychiatric reports and psychiatric evidence in court proceedings

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Author:

Shea, Peter Barry.

ISBN:

9781876067038

Personal Author:

Shea, Peter Barry.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Leichhardt, N.S.W. : Hawkins Press, 1996.

Physical Description:

xvi, 183 p. ; 22 cm.

Series:

Institute of Criminology monograph series ; no. 3

Series Title:

Institute of Criminology monograph series ; no. 3

General Note:

CIP confirmed.

Previous ed.: Sydney : Institute of Criminology, Sydney University Law School, 1993.

Includes index.

Subject Term:

Forensic psychiatry.

Insanity (Law) -- Jurisprudence.

Added Corporate Author:

University of Sydney. Institute of Criminology.

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The role of the psychiatrist in the court is on the increase. In this book, the author's main concern is twofold. 'The court has to be capable of understanding:exactly what it is that the psychiatrist is trying to tell the court about the accused;the limitations of the language and the concepts that the psychiatrist is using.'The reviews conclude that the author succeeds."This book, by a psychiatrist, is written for lawyers. But it is a thoroughly good read and will prove fascinating to lay people. [Shea] is eminently qualified in the field. ... The legal profession and the judiciary ... will be well advised to read it and have it available for reference. ... This long overdue text explains, in a clear and illuminating manner, the language and concepts of psychiatry..."Robert Hayes, President, Mental Health Review Tribunal (New South Wales)

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