The course will cover the functioning and roles of: The Probation and Parole Board; The SORC Advisory Board; Mental Health Review Tribunal; HCC – the Commission; Australian and NZ Royal College of Psychiatrists; The Medical Board and professional conduct; Fitness to practice; Health Department; The Convention on Human Rights. Also covered are the Code of Conduct of: Corrections and the Prison Medical Service; Forensic Mental Health Hospital; Area Health Special Forensic Units and Hospitals; regional secure units and forensic services in UK, Canada, NZ and USA; the forensic aspects of psychiatry in the armed forces; The Probation and Parole Service; special programs such as Sex Offenders, Violence and Drug and Alcohol.