Psychiatry in Court Psychiatric reports and psychiatric evidence in court proceedings 2nd edition By Peter Shea

The role of the psychiatrist in the court is on the increase. In this book, the author's main concern is twofold. 'The court has to be capable of understanding:

• exactly what it is that the psychiatrist is trying to tell the court about the accused;
• the limitations of the language and the concepts that the psychiatrist is using.'

"This book, by a psychiatrist, is written for lawyers. But it is a thoroughly good read and will prove fascinating to lay people. [Shea] is eminently qualified in the field. ... The legal profession and the judiciary ... will be well advised to read it and have it available for reference. ... This long overdue text explains, in a clear and illuminating manner, the language and concepts of psychiatry..."
Robert Hayes, President, Mental Health Review Tribunal (New South Wales)

CONTENTS

The language of psychiatry

The assessment

The connection between mental disorder and criminal behaviour

Dangerousness