General Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What type of offence is insanity?
A
Insanity is a capacity offence, this means it affects the mind.
2
Q
What was the case that set the rules for insanity?
A
M’Naugfhten
3
Q
What are the three key elements of insanity
A
Defect of reason
Disease of the mind
Affects the nature of the act
