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Roderick John LEY

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

East Sussex
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Professional Summary

Roderick John LEY, B. Med. Sci. (Hons), B.M., B.S., M.R.C.G.P., M.R.C.Psych, C.C.S.T. (Forensic Psychiatry), Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in criminal law assessments and risk assessment. With extensive experience across forensic psychiatry, criminal law, and mental health disorders, he brings a nuanced understanding of the intersection between mental health and legal standards to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing risk factors, and evaluating whether mental health disorders influenced criminal behavior.

Mr. LEY has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout the UK, involving forensic psychiatry cases and criminal law assessments. His B. Med. Sci. (Hons) in Medicine, along with certifications such as C.C.S.T. (Forensic Psychiatry) and Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy, 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

Sussex Partnership NHS Trust — Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist | 2003–2022 Agenoria House, Wisbech & The Fermoy unit, Kings Lynn — Locum Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist | 2003 Fairoak House, St James Hospital, Portsmouth — Locum Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist | 2003 Addenbrookes & Fulbourn Hospitals, Cambridge — Forensic Psychiatry in Low Security and in the Community | 2002–2003 Park House, Huntingdon — Locum Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist | 2002 The Norvic Clinic, Regional Medium Secure Unit of East Anglia, Norwich — Forensic Psychiatry in Medium Security | 2001–2002 Rampton High Security Hospital — Special Hospital Experience | 2001 The Norvic Clinic, Regional Medium Secure Unit of East Anglia, Norwich — Forensic Psychiatry in Medium Security | 2000–2001 Leicester General Hospital, Leicester — General Adult Psychiatry (Academic Unit) | 2000 Stamford Resource Centre, Stamford, Lincolnshire — General Adult Psychiatry | 1999–2000 Arnold Lodge, East Midlands Medium Secure Unit, Leicester — Forensic Psychiatry | 1998–1999 The Rutland Unit, Leicester — Rehabilitation Psychiatry (locum post) | 1998 Te Whare Ahuru, Hutt Hospital, New Zealand — In patient Unit, Adult Psychiatry | 1997–1998 Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, New Zealand — Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry | 1997 Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, New Zealand — Acute Community Psychiatry | 1996–1997 Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, New Zealand — Liaison Psychiatry | 1996 Wellington, New Zealand — Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry | 1996 Peterborough District Hospital, Peterborough — Adult Psychiatry with a special interest in Forensic Psychiatry | 1996 Peterborough District Hospital, Peterborough — Adult Psychiatry / Drugs and Alcohol | 1995–1996 Peterborough District Hospital, Peterborough — Psychiatry for the Elderly | 1995

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Roderick John Ley is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist specializing in risk assessment and mental health disorders within the criminal justice system.

Best Use Cases

  • 1forensic psychiatric evaluations in criminal cases
  • 2risk assessments for mentally disordered offenders
  • 3consultation for mental health services in correctional facilities

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Education

  • B. Med. Sci. (Hons)

    Nottingham · 1987

  • B.M., B.S.

    Nottingham · 1990

  • Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy

    University of East Anglia · 2006

Licenses

  • M.R.C.G.P.UK
  • M.R.C.PsychUK
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