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Record 1 2005-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Penal Law
  • Law of Evidence
  • Mental Disorders
CONT

The term "forensic psychiatrist" has been applied to the psychiatrist performing the function of an expert in the legal system as opposed to performing the function of a clinician.

OBS

The forensic psychiatrist must be trained in various subjects relating to law and should have relevant clinical experience in order to properly understand the interconnection between the legal system and the practice of psychiatry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit pénal
  • Droit de la preuve
  • Troubles mentaux
CONT

Whatmore, psychiatre judiciaire qui aida à mettre sur pied et à diriger l'unité spéciale de Barlinnie, maintient que les visites peuvent à la fois aider les détenus à maitriser leur comportement violent et les inciter à changer et à mûrir.

Spanish

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