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The Forensic Network is one of Scotland's Managed Clinical Networks. The Network was established in Scotland in September 2003 by the Scottish Government, in conjunction with "The Mental Health Act 2003", and following a review of the State Hospital's Board for Scotland, 'The Right Place - The Right Time'.
The review stated that a Forensic Mental Health Services Network Managed Care Network should be established to address fragmentation across the Forensic Mental Health Estate, to overview the processes for determining the most effective care for mentally disordered offenders, consider wider issues surrounding patient pathways, and align strategic planning across Scotland.