Mental Health Act 2007 Guidance on the extension of victims' rights under the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Department of Health, Mental Health Act Implementation Team
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
United Kingdom
1 October 2008
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This guidance describes new duties under the Domestic Violence, Crime andVictims Act 2004 on hospital managers, responsible clinicians, approved
mental health professionals and NHS bodies in respect of the rights of victims
of certainly mentally disordered offenders subject to the Mental Health Act
1983.
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