Outputs (7)

Mental Health Law in a Global Context (2017)
Book Chapter
Stavert, J. (2017). Mental Health Law in a Global Context. In The Palgrave Handbook of Sociocultural Perspectives on Global Mental Health, (329-349). Palgrave Macmillan

No abstract available.

Domestic legislation and international human rights standards: the case of mental health and incapacity (2017)
Journal Article
Stavert, J., & McGregor, R. (2018). Domestic legislation and international human rights standards: the case of mental health and incapacity. International Journal of Human Rights, 22(1), 70-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642987.2017.1390307

The right to health has been somewhat neglected in discussions about human rights at both national and international levels. States are often reluctant to implement socio-economic rights which they consider to be a resourcing issue, rather than a mat... Read More about Domestic legislation and international human rights standards: the case of mental health and incapacity.

Still resolving the deprivation of liberty challenge in Scotland? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stavert, J. (2017, July). Still resolving the deprivation of liberty challenge in Scotland?. Paper presented at International Academy of Law and Mental Health International Congress, Prague

No abstract available.

Employer Responses to Dementia in the Workplace in Scotland (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Egdell, V., Stavert, J., Ritchie, L., Tolson, D., Danson, M., & Cook, M. (2017, July). Employer Responses to Dementia in the Workplace in Scotland. Paper presented at British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference 2017

The prevalence of dementia in the UK is increasing with over 800,000 people currently affected. Of this number in excess of 40,000 are aged under 65 years suggesting that a significant number of individuals below state pension age may be experiencing... Read More about Employer Responses to Dementia in the Workplace in Scotland.

The legal implications of dementia in the workplace (2017)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., Stavert, J., & McGregor, R. (2017). The legal implications of dementia in the workplace. Ageing and society, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X17000642

Dementia is a growing issue in the United Kingdom (UK) with over 800,000 people affected. Of these people in excess of 40,000 are aged under 65 years. Thus, a significant number of individuals may be experiencing symptoms of dementia while in employm... Read More about The legal implications of dementia in the workplace.

Scotland's Mental Health and Capacity Law: A Case for Reform (2017)
Report
Stavert, J., & McKay, C. (2017). Scotland's Mental Health and Capacity Law: A Case for Reform. Edinburgh: Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Report of joint Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and Centre for Mental Health and Capacity Law law reform scoping exercise.

Is there a role for supported decision-making in mental health legislation (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stavert, J. (2017, April). Is there a role for supported decision-making in mental health legislation. Paper presented at SLSA Annual Conference, 2017, Newcastle University