Going to jail can
be traumatic. Thus, I am glad that the judge passed down the Mandatory
Treatment Order (MOT) in lieu of a prison term to human rights lawyer M Ravi.
It was wise on the part of M Ravi who has bipolar to
apologise to the lawyers whom he has abused – physical and emotionally and as
long as he complies with the MOT, he has an excellent chance to redeem himself
and reintegrate
into society
Generally, there is a wrong perception that all persons with mental
illness are violent and are trouble makers. But this can only happen when they
do not seek treatment or have defaulted on their medications and treatment,
which includes counselling.
But with proper treatment, M Ravi can prove to the world that he can be
a useful member of society as he has a brilliant mind and is well
respected worldwide for his work as a human rights lawyer.
Having a
job will enable those grappling with mental health issues to have a meaningful
purpose in life, and to this end I am pleased that M Ravi has managed to secure
employment with Carson Law Chambers through
the support of former National Solidarity Party Secretary General Lim Tean who
is also a lawyer.
RAYMOND ANTHONY
FERNANDO
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