Course Details
Forensic Mental Health and the Law
Course Code LAWG709
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 7
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Prescriptor
Examines the relationship between the criminal justice system and forensic mental health services and how both systems support individuals with mental impairments. Considers how the connection between the two systems engages a variety of critical doctrines in criminal law and procedure, all of which have clinical, legal, and social implications. Includes theory and practice issues related to unfitness to stand trial, the defence of insanity, mental health practitioners as experts, and the sentencing and disposition of mentally impaired offenders.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK2601   Certificate in Legal Studies   (CertLegalSt)
60.00
Prerequisites
75.00 points from LAWS621 ,  LAWS622 ,  LAWS623 ,  LAWS627
  AK1008   Bachelor of Laws   (LLB)
480.00
  AK1009   Bachelor of Laws (Honours)   (LLB(Hons))
540.00
Timetable
2026, Other
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
LAWG709/W101  A  29-Jun-2026  29-Jun-2026  MON  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM  WF311 
    30-Jun-2026  30-Jun-2026  TUE  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM  WF311 
    01-Jul-2026  01-Jul-2026  WED  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM  WF311 
    02-Jul-2026  02-Jul-2026  THU  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM  WF311 
    03-Jul-2026  03-Jul-2026  FRI  9:30 AM - 1:30 PM  WF311 
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