Mental Health & Learning Disabilities in the Criminal Courts

Information for magistrates, district judges and court staff

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Some questions you might want to consider

  • What arrangements are in place in your court to ensure the particular needs of offenders with mental health conditions and learning disabilities are taken into consideration during sentencing?
  • What arrangements are in place in your court to discuss the need for adapted programmes and activities with local probation services?
  • Have you ever used a Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR)? How many MHTRs has your court imposed in the last 12 months?
  • What are your court’s local procedures for arranging medical reports? Who can you go to if there are problems with finding a hospital bed for someone who is severely unwell?
  • What services are available in your area that specialise in mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and dual diagnosis?
  • What voluntary agencies work in your area that specialise in these fields?
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www.rethink.org

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