Psychiatric problems of detainees under the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001

To provide a composite view of the impact of indefinite detention under the Anti-Terrorism Crime & Security Act 2001. Until recently, a number of detainees had been detained under this legislation since December 2001. The impact of this on eight detainees & three of their spouses is examined...

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Published in:Psychiatric bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2005-11, Vol.29 (11), p.407-409
Main Authors: Robbins, Ian, MacKeith, James, Davison, Sophie, Kopelman, Michael, Meux, Clive, Ratnam, Sumi, Somekh, David, Taylor, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Depression
Legislation
Mental Health
Prisoners
Psychiatric Disorders
Terrorism
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Summary:To provide a composite view of the impact of indefinite detention under the Anti-Terrorism Crime & Security Act 2001. Until recently, a number of detainees had been detained under this legislation since December 2001. The impact of this on eight detainees & three of their spouses is examined through qualitative analysis of 48 reports & documents compiled by 11 psychiatrists & 1 psychologist. Detention has had a severe adverse impact on the mental health of all detainees & the spouses interviewed. All were clinically depressed & a number had post-traumatic stress disorder. The indefinite nature of detention was a major factor in their deterioration. The use of indefinite detention without trial has severe adverse consequences that may pose insurmountable problems for the prison healthcare system. 9 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1758-3209
0955-6036
1758-3217
1472-1473
DOI:10.1192/pb.29.11.407