Lunacy Versus Liberty

Lunacy Versus Liberty: A Letter To The Lord Chancellor On The Defective State Of The Law As Regards Insane Persons And Private Asylums For Their Reception is a book written by William Griggs in 1832. The book addresses the issue of the treatment of mentally ill individuals in private asylums and the flaws in the laws that govern their confinement. Griggs argues that the current laws are insufficient in protecting the rights and well-being of the mentally ill and that they often lead to abuse and mistreatment. The book is a passionate plea for reform of the laws surrounding the treatment of the mentally ill and a call for greater compassion and understanding towards those who suffer from mental illness. It is a significant work in the history of mental health advocacy and remains relevant today in the ongoing struggle for the rights of the mentally ill.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.