HR in the CJS

Question 1

Which Human Rights Articles are particularly at risk in the CJS?

Answer 1

• Article 6- The Right to a Fair Trial
• Article 8- Right to private and family life
• Article 3- The right to be free from inhuman and degrading treatment

Question 2

Which groups are vulnerable in the CJS?

Answer 2

• people with mental health issues
• people with learning disabilities
• children and young people
• older adults

Question 3

What roles might a nurse perform within the CJS?

Answer 3

• assess mental health
• assess physical health
• give alcohol and substance misuse advice

Question 4

Which service/role could be key to preventing the vulnerable from being sent to prison & obtaining the relevant health care?

Answer 4

Liaison and diversion nurses

Question 5

What are the most common health problems that nurses care for in the CJS?

Answer 5

• mental health issues
• self harm
• substance misuse