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Dr Prakash Raviraj, MBBS, FRCPsych, LLM, CCT (Forensic)

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire
Forensic Psychiatry and Mental Health Law Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Dr Prakash Raviraj, MBBS, FRCPsych, LLM, CCT (Forensic) is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in mental health law and criminal responsibility assessment. With a career encompassing roles in both clinical and legal domains, he brings a nuanced understanding of the intersection between psychiatry and the law to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing criminal responsibility, and evaluating risk factors in forensic settings.

Dr Raviraj has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving criminal cases and mental health tribunals. His LLM in Mental Health Law, along with certifications such as the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Forensic Psychiatry and Approved Clinician (AC) training, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving forensic psychiatric evaluations.

Work Experience

Expert Psychiatry Reports — Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist | Present Cygnet Wyke — Medical Director | Until 2021 The Spinney in Atherton — Consultant | Previous Edenfield Centre — NHS Consultant | Previous

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Dr. Prakash Raviraj is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist specializing in mental health law and criminal responsibility assessments.

Best Use Cases

  • 1forensic evaluations in criminal cases
  • 2mental health assessments for legal proceedings
  • 3expert testimony in mental health tribunals

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Education

  • LLM in Mental Health Law

    Northumbria University · 2010

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