The phrase "ill people" refers to individuals who are not feeling well or are suffering from a physical or mental disease or condition. Full definition
The provisions also would create a mandatory police registry of assault weapons and a more powerful tool to require the reporting of mentally ill people who say they intend to use a gun illegally. (wamc.org)
In terms of approach, frankly, we are locking up some severely mentally ill people in prison who should not be there. (politics.co.uk)
This is primarily for mentally ill people who live on a disability income (social workers and case managers screen participants for need). (blogs.bestfriends.org)