Please note that this episode discusses suicide and self harm.
Should someone with schizophrenia stand trial? Can they be held responsible for their actions if their behaviour isn't rooted in reality?
Our hosts are joined by Dr Bradley Hillier, forensic psychiatrist, and Rhona Friedman, solicitor, to discuss how people with serious mental illnesses are treated in the justice system; the legal questions surrounding their participation at court; and the role of forensic hospitals.
Dr Bradley Hillier
Find out more about Bradley here: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors/psychiatry/forensic-psychiatry/real-life-story-dr-brad-hillier
Rhona Friedman
Find out more about Rhona's innovative firm Commons Legal here: https://www.commons.legal/
Transform Justice
Website: www.transformjustice.org.uk
Twitter: @TransformJust1
BlueSky: @transformjustice.bsky.social
Email: policy@transformjustice.org.uk
The Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons.