Thomas Detombe (born 1986) is a Belgian freelance journalist and columnist.

He writes for various media around mental health, healthcare, parenting and social issues. In Libelle Mama, he shares his experiences as a young father in a fortnightly column. Thomas studied journalism and political science.

Thomas Detombe

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Name
Thomas Detombe
Title
journalist
Land
Belgium
Stad
Erps Kwerps
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Internment is a lottery

  • Healthcare
  • Justice

BRUSSELS - How do you get declared insanity in Belgium? Journalist Thomas Detombe looked into it and came across serious shortcomings. The decision is made by the judge, who bases it on a psychiatric expert's report. A psychiatrist draws up the report; the judge almost always follows it.

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