Routledge Handbook of Mental Health Law by Brendan D. Kelly, ... - 9781032128375

Routledge Handbook of Mental Health LawAuthor(s): Brendan D. Kelly, Mary Donnelly\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032128375, 978-1032128375\nSynopsis\nMental health law is a rapidly evolving area of practice and research, with growing global dimensions. This work reflects the increasing importance of this field, critically discussing key issues of controversy and debate, and providing up-to-date analysis of cutting-edge developments in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia.\n\nThis is a timely moment for this book to appear. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [tel] sought to transform the landscape in which mental health law is developed and implemented. This Convention, along with other developments, has, to varying degrees, informed sweeping legislative reforms in many countries around the world. These and other developments are discussed here. Contributors com.