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Wilson, Kay (Legal researcher),

Mental health law : abolish or reform? / Kay Wilson, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, University of Melbourne. - First edition. - Oxford (UK) : Oxford University Press ; 2021. - xiv, 232 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-230) and index.

The History, justification, and purpose of mental health law -- The case for the abolition of mental health law -- The 'Interpretive compass' of the CRPD [Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities] : the theory of dignity -- Application of inherent dignity to the abolition with support model -- The Interpretive compass part 2 : theories of equality and non-discrimination -- Difficulties with the meaning of equality, non-discrimination and participation in the CRPD, and their application to the abolition with support model -- The Interpretive framework and the reform (as opposed to the abolition) of mental health law.

ISBN: 0192843257

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Protocol (2007 March 30)
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Protocol (2007 March 30)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mental health laws.
Mental Health--legislation & jurisprudence
Mental health laws

LC Class. No.: K640 / .W55 2021