The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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One of the most controversial proposals in the government’s Mental Health Bill for England and Wales, is the introduction of Supervised Community Treatment (SCT). Under SCT, some mental health patients who have been compulsorily detained in hospital for treatment will, on discharge, become subject to a community treatment order (CTO). This will require them to comply with certain conditions, including taking their medication.
Many patient groups have expressed con…
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