People With Mental Illness and the Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What % of Australians aged 16-85 will experience a common mental health condition in their lifetime?
What % of Australians aged 16-85 will experience a common mental health condition in their lifetime?
45%
In 2012, what % of prison entrants reported being diagnosed with a mental health disorder?
In 2012, what % of prison entrants reported being diagnosed with a mental health disorder?
38%
What does deinstitutionalisation involve?
What does deinstitutionalisation involve?
Removing people from psychiatric hospitals
Which Act provides the legal definition of mental illness in NSW?
Which Act provides the legal definition of mental illness in NSW?
Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)
Is the legal or medical definition of mental illness narrower?
Is the legal or medical definition of mental illness narrower?
Legal definition is narrower
Who bears the burden of proof to establish mental illness in criminal cases?
Who bears the burden of proof to establish mental illness in criminal cases?
The defendant
What was Nicholas Bolas charged with in the 2015 case?
What was Nicholas Bolas charged with in the 2015 case?
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
What did Magistrate Mabbutt order for Bolas?
What did Magistrate Mabbutt order for Bolas?
Psychiatric assessment at hospital
How were people with mental illness historically treated in Australia?
How were people with mental illness historically treated in Australia?
Locked away or hidden from public view
What does 'not in my backyard' attitude refer to?
What does 'not in my backyard' attitude refer to?
Supporting care but not in own area