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How long is an indefinite hospital order?
An indefinite hospital order means Yasmeen Ali will be detained in a secure psychiatric unit for an unspecified period. She will only be released when medical professionals and a tribunal determine she no longer poses a risk to herself or others. This ensures public safety while providing necessary mental health treatment.
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