European Court of Human Rights and Mental Health

The European Convention on Human Rights applies to people with mental ill-health or alleged to be affected by such a condition, covering rights to life, freedom from inhuman or degrading treatment, liberty and security of the person, family and private life, and other ECHR rights. This book provides a practical and critical analysis of these obligations, considering the impact of human rights and mental health in criminal law, family law, and Court of Protection issues. It includes an article-by-article summary of the most important case law and a thematic summary, making it valuable for practitioners in mental health law and other legal fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1376 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) applies to people who suffer mental ill-health or are alleged to be affected by such a condition. In recent years, Strasbourg has issued a series of important judgments concerning the rights of people with mental health issues. This book provides a practical and critical analysis of these obligations, focusing on the rights to life, freedom from inhuman or degrading treatment, liberty and security of the person, family and private life, and other ECHR rights. It considers the impact of human rights and mental health in the context of criminal law, family law, and Court of Protection issues.

The authors provide an article-by-article summary of the most important case law, as well as a thematic summary, drawing together issues relevant to practitioners specializing in mental health law as well as legal practitioners working in fields that require knowledge of Strasbourg jurisprudence on mental health, including Court of Protection, family, and criminal practitioners. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Family Law online service.

Weight: 1108g
Dimension: 248 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526524195