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An integrated service for mentally disordered offenders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Sube Banerjee ,
Tim Exworthy ,
Kiki O'Neill-Byrne  and
Janet Parrott
Sube Banerjee
Affiliation:
Research Fellow, UMDS (Guy's Campus) & The Health Care Centre, HMP Belmarsh, Western Way, Thamesmead, London SE28 OEB
Tim Exworthy
Affiliation:
Research Fellow, UMDS (Guy's Campus) & South East London Court Liaison Scheme
Kiki O'Neill-Byrne
Affiliation:
Research Fellow, UMDS (Guy's Campus) & HMP Belmarsh
Janet Parrott
Affiliation:
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Bracton Clinic, Bexley Hospital & HMP Belmarsh
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In recent years there has been increasing concern about the plight of the mentally ill in prisons, particularly those on remand. The 1976 Bail Act gives everyone the right to unconditional bail but mentally disordered offenders find themselves disadvantaged in that their right to bail can be set aside not only because of the gravity of the alleged offence but also for reasons consequent to their mental illness. These include lack of community ties, their own protection or most commonly for the preparation of psychiatric reports. The mentally disordered may thus be remanded in custody even if the charge against them is minor or not punishable by imprisonment.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 16 , Issue 12 , December 1992 , pp. 773 - 775
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