Disability, mental illness and the lawUnderstanding disability and the lawRecent events affecting this chapterThe rights of people with disabilityProtections from discriminationLimitations on rightsProtections from abuseCriminal justice systemAsserting the rights of people with disabilityTaking instructions from clients who have cognitive impairmentContactsDisability: Asserting your rightsDisability advocacyThe Public AdvocateWhere to get helpContactsDisability and criminal justiceIntroductionPeople with disability and the policePeople with disability at courtFitness to stand trial and the defence of mental impairmentCustodial and non- custodial supervision ordersSentencing people with disabilityInfringements and special circumstancesMore informationContactsMental illnessIntroductionMental health treatment, capacity and consentCompulsory mental health treatment and patientsMental health crisis response and transport by authorised personsSafeguards and complaintsDesignated mental health services and other servicesVictorian Mental Health and Wellbeing CommissionOther types of patientsSecurity patientsForensic patientsInformation sharing, confidentiality and privacy of health informationMental health and human rightsWhere to get assistanceContactsGuardianship and medical treatmentIntroductionAppointing a guardian or administratorGuardians and administratorsMedical treatmentDisputes about medical treatmentResourcesContactsUnderstanding powers of attorneyIntroductionWhat is an enduring power of attorney?Key legislation related to powers of attorneyAppointing an attorneyAn attorney’s dutiesVCAT’s role in relation to enduring powers of attorneyRevoking an enduring power of attorneySupportive attorneyEnduring power of attorney (medical)More information about powers of attorneyContacts Contacts Contacts For other relevant organisations, see ‘Contacts’ at the end of Chapter 8.1: Understanding disability and the law.