Mental Illness and the Law Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Insanity or mental disorder defence
A
- legal defence proposing that people should not be held legally responsible for their actions if not of ‘sound mind’ when committing them
2
Q
Involuntary Commitment
A
- Procedure of placing some mentally ill people into a psychiatric ward or other facility based on the danger to themselves; or others; or their inability to care for themselves.
