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Mental Health Legislation and Involuntary Commitment in Nigeria: A Call for Reform

Author: Andrew Hudson Westbrook (Washington University School of Law)

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    Mental Health Legislation and Involuntary Commitment in Nigeria: A Call for Reform

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Abstract

The Article focuses on the mental health issues in Nigeria which is governed by the colonial law and the Mental Health Act sponsored by the Nigerian National Assembly. It further provides an overview of the mental health legislation that is currently being followed and about the provisions of the new Act. It also focuses on the amendments to be made in the Mental Health Act based on the recommendations provided by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Keywords: Mental health laws, Colonies -- Law & legislation, Legislative amendments, World Health Organization

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Published on
01 Jan 2011