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UK: As far as I know, only a Judge can order an offender to have a mental health assessment?

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Is this correct or are there any circumstances where the Police or Prison Service can take the decision that this is necessary and get a mental health assessment carried out against the offenders will?
If the victim is CERTAIN that the offender has mental health issues, will the victims concerns be addressed in this way?