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Forensic Disability Act 2011
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sec.3 Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to provide for the involuntary detention, and the care and support and protection, of forensic disability clients, while at the same time— safeguarding their rights and freedoms; and balancing their rights and freedoms with the rights and freedoms of other people; and promoting their individual development and enhancing their opportunities for quality of life; and maximising their opportunities for reintegration into the community. See section 10 for who is a forensic disability client.
- (a) safeguarding their rights and freedoms; and
- (b) balancing their rights and freedoms with the rights and freedoms of other people; and
- (c) promoting their individual development and enhancing their opportunities for quality of life; and
- (d) maximising their opportunities for reintegration into the community.