Mental Illness and the Local Court - A Practical Guide
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This seminar gives a practical overview of Sections 19 and 20 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, the interrelationship with Section 14, and how to effectively make applications for diversion from the criminal justice system into mental health treatment. A paper and practical resources will be provided.About the presenter:
Vaughan Roles has been a solicitor for more than 25 years. He joined Legal Aid NSW in 2007 after working in the private sector doing criminal and family law and prosecuting in domestic violence cases. Vaughan is regarded as a skilful advocate, proficient in the law, persuasive before the bench, and passionate about serving his clients - many of whom have significant intellectual disabilities or major mental health conditions.
Vaughan was the recipient of a Highly Commended nomination for the 2021 Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award.
Vaughan is a current Councillor with the Law Society of NSW and is a member of the Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Co-Chair of the Court Accessibility Users Group.
Away from work, Vaughan is a season ticket holder for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Thunder. He has played Blind Cricket for Australia and still represents NSW in the sport.
Date
Monday 7 September 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
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