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Principled mental health law?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

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Abstract

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A set of principles which might underpin mental health law across the world is discussed, and one particular difficulty is highlighted.

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Guest editorial
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 2012 

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