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system, providing courts with more e昀케cient and
humane ways to manage individuals with mental
health disorders.
experience, the criminal justice system can better
address the needs of individuals with mental health
disorders, ensuring fair and just outcomes for all
involved.
Conclusion
Forensic psychiatry is a complex and evolving 昀椀eld
that plays a crucial role in the intersection of law
and mental health. Experts like Dr Peter McAllister
o昀昀er invaluable insights into the mental state of
defendants, helping to ensure that justice is both
fair and informed by sound medical knowledge.
From assessing 昀椀tness to plead to recommending
compulsory treatment, forensic psychiatrists
provide courts with the expertise needed to navigate
the often-murky waters of mental health in legal
contexts.
Contact Forensic Access
Don’t miss out on the evidential opportunities that
Forensic Psychiatry can provide to your case. Work
with our casework management team to e昀昀ectively
delegate, save time and strengthen your forensic
investigation or criminal defence strategy.
Contact us at science@forensic-access.co.uk
or (+44) 1235 774870.
As reforms to mental health law are introduced,
the role of forensic psychiatrists will continue to
expand, underscoring the importance of choosing
the right expert for each case. By ensuring that legal
professionals provide clear instruction and select
experts with the appropriate quali昀椀cations and
Connecting you with the right Expert Witness
For over 36 years, Forensic Access has connected defence solicitors with the same
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Today, Forensic Access has a vast network of experts, enabling us to provide defence teams with
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Blood Pattern and Body Fluid Analysis
Classifications of Weapons and Ammunition
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