Given the prevalence of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system, it is important for criminal law practitioners to understand the interaction between mental health and criminal law and how to effectively advocate for mental health rights. This presentation explores topics including:

• Criminal Code provisions and key case law governing fitness to stand trial
• The impact of mental health in sentencing
• Procedure and strategies when advocating for clients dealing with mental illness

This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 9, 2024. Total running time is 51 minutes.