33-year-old arrested with samurai sword in Birkenfeld!

33-year-old arrested with samurai sword in Birkenfeld!

In Birkenfeld, a 33-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after he left his apartment when he was supposed to be taken to a psychiatric facility by the accommodation authority and the social psychiatric service. The police received a tip from the public around midday and began an intensive search. At around 2 p.m. the man was finally found at his home address and arrested without resistance. He was in possession of a decorative samurai sword, according to his mother. Police made it clear that there was never a danger to the public and subsequently handed the man over to the housing authority.

Background of the accommodation

The accommodation of mentally ill people is regulated by various laws in Germany. In most federal states this is regulated by the “Mental Health Laws” (PsychKG), while in Hesse the Deprivation of Liberty Act applies. These laws are based on police law and enable compulsory admission to psychiatric facilities if a person is believed to be a danger to themselves or others. patverfue.de notes that in such cases the basis for decisions is often psychiatric reports.

An important point in this regulation is that a person can be detained for up to 48 hours without a court order to request one. Experience shows that these matters are complicated and those affected often have limited access to their rights, such as the opportunity to be heard in court or to defend themselves.

Social context and coercive measures

Compulsory admission to psychiatric facilities is very important in Germany and affects around 17.7% of inpatient stays. However, in some European countries, forced placement rates vary widely, from 3.2% in Portugal to 30% in Sweden. In Germany, coercive measures are often combined with admission, which can also include the administration of psychotropic drugs or other treatment measures.

Loud eph-psychiatrie.de The requirements for criminal detention are specifically regulated, while civil and public detention entail different requirements, which in turn can be based on a court order.

The problem of forced accommodation and treatment raises many questions. The vast majority of cases are decided on the basis of psychiatric reports, which is why the cases are often difficult to challenge. In addition, special security measures, such as restricting time outdoors or restraints, may be used if this is necessary to maintain safety or order in the facility.