Hunger strikes in prison: a legal perspective for psychiatrists
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posted on 2022-12-13, 11:37 authored by Gautam Gulati, Darius Whelan, Eimear SpainEimear Spain, DAVID MEAGHERDAVID MEAGHER, Colum P. DunneColum P. DunneHunger strikes in a custodial setting are complex to manage clinically, with associated legal and ethical complexities.
Hunger strikes in Irish prisons have received, and are likely to continue to be the focus of, considerable media attention.
Whilst there is an internationally accepted consensus ethical position, there is limited legal guidance available for
psychiatrists to draw upon in such cases. In this paper, we review recent case-law and discuss the legal considerations in
the management of prisoners on hunger strike.
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Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine;Publisher
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