Patients who complain about being involuntarily admitted have to wait months for their cases to be heard. That is unacceptable and not in accordance with the law, says the Parliamentary Ombudsman.

Ombudsman slams seven-month delay in handling involuntary commitment complaints

Ombudsman Christian Britten Lundblad says it’s unacceptable that complaints about involuntary psychiatric admissions are left to languish for seven months or more. Arkivfoto: Jens Dresling
Ombudsman Christian Britten Lundblad says it’s unacceptable that complaints about involuntary psychiatric admissions are left to languish for seven months or more. Arkivfoto: Jens Dresling
Listen to the article

Patients who are involuntarily committed or detained have the right to appeal their detention under the Constitution, the Psychiatric Act, and the European Convention on Human Rights.

Oversættelsesdisclaimer

Want to keep reading?

Politiken Edition is a curated collection of articles written by our journalists and translated into English. Stay informed on the news – through a Danish lens.

Subscribe now
Already a subscriber? Sign in
Briller

Most read

    1

  1. There are more suicides in Greenland. Aqissiaq tried twice: »The new trend makes me very sad«

    2. 2

  2. His research included an »unacceptable« word, according to an American elite university. Now he has sought refuge in Denmark.

    3. 3

  3. Uber challenges Wolt: Restaurants are delighted at the prospect of competition

    4. 4

  4. Major social media platform reported to police over drug profiles

    5. 5

  5. It's the best version I've ever tasted. And I've tried many

    6. 6

  6. Right now, the whole world is screaming along to the Danish songwriter's catchy hooks

© All material on this page is subject to the applicable copyright law.Read policy