Prevalence of mental disorders in defendants at criminal court

[摘要] Background Psychiatric morbidity in prisons and police custody is well established, but little is known about individuals attending criminal court. There is international concern that vulnerable defendants are not identified, undermining their right to a fair trial.

[学科分类] 计算机科学（综合）

[关键词] Developmental disorders;forensic mental health services;human rights;psychotic disorders;psychiatry and law