A Practical Guide to Fitness to Plead and Insanity in the Crown Court and Magistrates Court

The book explores the intersection of the criminal justice system and the mental health crisis, highlighting the challenges faced by advocates as they manage a growing number of defendants suffering from severe mental health issues. It examines the consequences of underfunding in both healthcare and justice sectors, revealing how these systemic failures lead to individuals encountering the courts at critical moments in their mental health struggles.