Supreme Court hears arguments for Bendigo woman challenging forced electro-shock therapy

Adam Holmes
Updated August 15 2017 - 5:18pm, first published 5:17pm
Victoria Legal Aid director civil justice access and equity Dan Nicholson speaks to the media in front of the Supreme Court as the court considers the forced electro-convulsive therapy case of a Bendigo woman.
Victoria Legal Aid director civil justice access and equity Dan Nicholson speaks to the media in front of the Supreme Court as the court considers the forced electro-convulsive therapy case of a Bendigo woman.

A BENDIGO woman challenging an order for forced electro-shock therapy has been robbed of the “dignity of choice”, her lawyer has told a Supreme Court hearing.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

Get the latest Bendigo news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.