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Recorded Webinar: The Mental Health Legislation in Practice: What have we learnt in practice (NSW)
In March 2021 the new provisions in section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act came into effect, designed to make significant changes to the finding of mental illness, the making of diversion orders and allowing for clearer determinations. Th
PRESENTED BY
Avinash Singh
Accredited Specialist – Criminal Law, Astor
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About the Webinar
In March 2021 the new provisions in section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act came into effect, designed to make significant changes to the finding of mental illness, the making of diversion orders and allowing for clearer determinations. This session will examine how the new legislation is working in practice, including:
- How the new Act is intended to improve on the previous law and procedures – recommendations of the NSW law Reform Commission
- Unpacking the major changes
- How has the change to statutory defined illnesses and conditions been received?
- What impact is the new model on fitness for trial having on numbers being sent to trial or otherwise sent to a special hearing or the Tribunal?
- How have the new defences in Part 3 of the Act been used and applied?
- Has the new legislation produced better outcomes for both victims and accused?
- Cases and examples including R v DB [2021] NSWDC 213
Presented By
Avinash Singh
Accredited Specialist – Criminal Law, AstorWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in Criminal law in NSW. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law . This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour.
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