We’ve discussed the issue of ‘diversion’ (whatever that means) on this blog many times.  It is often conceived as being something that happens before, at or just after the point of arrest and before people enter the justice system proper by facing criminal charges.  In reality, ‘diversion’ can occur at four different stages; each representing […]

When I wrote our force policy on mental health in 2005/6, I put an excerpt from s139 of the Mental Health Act on the front of the documents. This section states – “No person shall be liable, whether on the ground of want of jurisdiction or on any other ground, to any civil or criminal […]

I am utterly honoured that Professor Louis Appleby, the National Director of Mental Health and Criminal Justice, has agree to write a post for the blog – what a coup!?  He is an exceptionally well regarded clinician and academic who directly advises the Government on these issues and is a seriously regarded, key player in […]