Rights, laws, and criminal justice
There are important rights and laws that you may find it helpful to know about if you live with a mental illness, depending on your circumstances. Also, this section contains information on the criminal justice system and mental illness.
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Mental health laws
If you are ever held under the Mental Health Act, sometimes known as ‘sectioning’, it's important to understand the why and the rights you have.
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Your rights
If you live with a mental illness then there may be some rights you would find helpful to be aware of.
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Advice and Information Service
Our Advice and Information Service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, debt and carers rights. We also offer general information on living with mental illness, medication and care.
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Police, courts, and prison
This section has information that might help if are involved with the police, courts, or prison.
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