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  1. 10th July 2010, 04:04 AM #1
    patslatt
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    Special courts for mentally ill criminals

    US states have set up special courts for mentally ill criminals,recognising that a crime may not legally be a crime when the perpetrator is mentally ill to an extent. Helping mentally ill criminals: jailing offenders with mental illnesses serves no one, but new policies and funding are bringing about needed changes. - Free Online Library
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  3. 10th July 2010, 04:14 AM #2
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    We already have special courts in Ireland Helping the mentally insane!
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