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Includes: general laws regarding nationality, citizenship, definitions, support and assistance.
(2001)
The DOH recommends the need for professional translation services for non- English speaking clients who are detained under the 1983 mental health act
Includes: Community Care Rights and Mental Health provision.
General legal site offering information and advice regarding all issues relating to refugees.
Includes: specific papers regarding asylum seekers and mental health issues.
Offers advice on all legal matters regarding asylum seekers and refugees. London based company. Telephone helpline number available.
The charity Asylum Aid provides free legal advice to refugees and asylum seekers in the United Kingdom. They offer advice by email or post and, in some cases, will conduct home visits. They also produce a range of legal information leaflets.
Offers advice on matters regarding female asylum seekers.
Offers information and advice on any aspect of mental health law.
Contacts: MIND, Granta House,
15-19 Broadway,
London, E15 4BQ.
Telephone number 020 8221 9666; Fax 020 8534 6399
MIND also publish books and pamphlets explaining The Mental Health Act: a catalogue is available-send an A5 SAE to above address.
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