16.7 3rd and 4th years Ms D Greig. Successful completion of Psychiatry and Law Second semester A 1-hour lecture; 2-hour seminar and no more than 26 hours of visits and interviews.

• Objectives: Students completing this subject should:
• develop an understanding of the major theoretical debates linking psychiatry and criminology;
• gain a knowledge of administrative and legal issues arising in the forensic area;
• have some field/research experience regarding mental illness or intellectual disability.

A critical appraisal of the medical and legal professions in their social control functions with particular reference to the writings of Foucault and the development of professional discourse. Up to 5,000 words of written work at 3rd year level and 6,000 words at 4th year level. An examination may be substituted for part of the written work.