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[Judicial aspect of mental deficiency]
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Und Psychiatrie = Archives Suisses De Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Et De Psychiatrie
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This study reviews laws for mental deficiency, focusing on protective measures like guardianship and legal advice. Effective guardianship provisions are often underutilized, hindering protection for individuals with mental deficiencies.
Area of Science:
- Law and Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
- Legal Psychology
Context:
- Legal frameworks surrounding mental deficiency and protective measures.
- The role of guardianship and legal advice in safeguarding vulnerable populations.
- Underutilization of existing legal provisions for mental deficiency.
Purpose:
- To examine diverse legal provisions for mental deficiency.
- To highlight the significance of guardianship and legal advice as protective measures.
- To address the gap between legal provisions and their practical application.
Summary:
- The paper analyzes laws concerning mental deficiency, emphasizing protective measures.
- Specific focus is placed on various forms of guardianship and legal advice.
- It identifies that effective legal protections through guardianship are frequently unrecognized and underapplied.
Impact:
- Aims to increase awareness of available legal protections for individuals with mental deficiency.
- Encourages better implementation and recognition of guardianship laws.
- Contributes to improving legal safeguards and support systems for vulnerable individuals.