Peter Jenkins is a Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Manchester and a member of the Professional Conduct Committee of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is author of three books on the law and counselling, including Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law (London, SAGE, 1997).Providing much-needed advice and reference, this book examines the rapidly growing range of situations in which therapists find themselves in contact with the law. The book covers the current legal context of therapeutic work, and specific implications for therapists in relation to: working with survivors of sexual abuse; false memory; and the implications of the Human Rights Act. The book also examines the implications of professional regulation.

Introduction - Peter Jenkins
PART ONE: THE LEGAL CONTEXT OF THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE
Confidentiality - Stephen Palmer
A Case Study
Psychoanalyst Subpoenaed - Anne Hayman
Legal Pitfalls in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice and How to Avoid Them - Gideon Cristofoli
Taking Legal Action against a Therapist for Professional Negligence - Inge Power
Transparent Recording - Peter Jenkins
Therapists and the Data Protection Act 1998
Preparing Reports and Presenting Evidence in Court - Philip Pollecoff
A Guide for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
PART TWO: LEGAL CHALLENGES FOR THERAPY
Regulating Counselling and Psychotherapy - Julie Stone
Lessons from Complementary Medicine
Legal Issues in Therapeutic Work with Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Annabell Bell-Boulé and Très Roche
Counselling in Legal Settings - Brian Williams
Provision for Jury Members, Vulnerable Witnesses and Victims of Crime
The Law of Confidentiality - A Solution or Part of the Problem? - Tim Bond
False Memories or Recovered Memories? Legal and Ethical Implications for Therapists - Peter Jenkins
The Implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - Vincent Keter
Appendix 1
The Academy of Experts
Model Form of Expert¿s Report
Appendix 2
Therapy Notes and the Law - Stephen Jakobi and Duncan Pratt
Appendix 3
Relevant Organizations