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In this section you will find information regarding some relevant legal issues. Please select the appropriate topic from the left hand of your screen.

For any specific legal advice, please contact your solicitor or FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) at (01) 874 5690. FLAC operates a number of centres around the country. The centres are confidential, free of charge and open to all.

Document Title	Recovery in Practice: Submission to the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy
Source	Shine
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Document Title	SI Position Paper on the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002
Source	Schizophrenia Ireland
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Document Title	Stigma: Breaking Down the Barriers
Source	Schizophrenia Ireland
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Link Title	Citizens Information Database
Description	The Citizens Information Database (CID) is an electronic database produced by Comhairle which covers all aspects of civil and social rights and entitlements in Ireland. It was developed as a common resource for all information providers in the independent and statutory sectors. For more general information on any topic users can access the OASIS website.
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Link Title	Free Legal Advice Centres
Description	FLAC is a non-governmental organisation which campaigns for full and equal access to justice for all and which promotes and operates a range of services to meet the legal needs of those living in poverty.
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Link Title	WHO - Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation
Description	WHO provides support to countries in developing and implementing progressive mental health laws that promote and protect the rights of people with mental disorders.
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Link Title	http://www.oasis.gov.ie/health/mental_health/admission_to_a_psychiatric_hospital
Description	Admission to a psychiatric Hospital in Ireland - www.Oasis.gov.ie information
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Link Title	www.dohc.ie/public/information/mental_health
Description	www.Dohc.ie Mental Health Information
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Link Title	Rights & Legislation - disABILITY.ie
Description	Disability.ie aims to provide easy access to a comprehensive on-line information service for people with disabilities.
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