Release of forensic patients in hands of specialist division
Source: New South Wales Health. Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health). Media release.
"A specialist division of the Mental Health Review Tribunal will be established to oversee the release of forensic patients, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health) Paul Lynch announced today.
Mr Lynch said the specialist division strengthened the role of victims of crime, allowing them to make submissions on key events and decisions.
The establishment of the Forensic Division followed a year-long review into the management and release of forensic patients."